Japan Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Japan?
A
East Asia
2
Q
What magnitude was the Earthquake?
A
7.2
3
Q
What did the Earthquake trigger?
A
A Tsunami
4
Q
When was the Tsunami?
A
11th March
5
Q
Why did the Earthquake form?
A
Because of the subduction of the Pacific plate under the eurasian plate
6
Q
What height did the waves reach?
A
40 metres
7
Q
How many deaths were there?
A
15 854
8
Q
How many injuries were there?
A
26 992
9
Q
What is the estimated damage cost?
A
235 billion USD
10
Q
What is the JMA?
A
The Japanese Meteorological Agency
11
Q
How many people were displaced?
A
Over 340 000
12
Q
What did the Uk, amongst others, send?
A
Search and Rescue teams
13
Q
How much did the Japanese Red cross report in donations?
A
1 billion USD
