Japan - Causes + Effects

Question 1

What is the japan trench a result of?

Answer 1

• The pacific oceanic plate pressing down under the continental plate carrying the islands of Japan

Question 2

What happened in terms of the sea bed?

Answer 2

• The tokohu quake lifted the sea floor by 30 feet

Question 3

What was the main cause of the tsunami?

Answer 3

• The vertical displacement of sea water as it expanded away from the Earthquake site

Question 4

Name a effect of the tsunami

Answer 4

• The nuclear power plant suffered a level 7 meltdown

Question 5

Name a effect of the tsunami on people

Answer 5

• Four years after the quake, about 230,000 people who lost their houses were living in temporary accommodation

Question 6

What was the total damage of the Earthquake?

Answer 6

• $300 billion dollars