japan earthquake 2011. Flashcards

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List the primary impacts (people and property) of the Japanese earthquake in 2011?

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-1,479 people killed.
-3,375 people missing.
-128,479 properties destroyed.
-78 bridges damaged.

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List the secondary impacts (people and property) of the Japanese earthquake in 2011?

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-a tsunami.
-17,000 deaths.
-flooding, Fukishima nuclear disaster.
AND DAMAGE OF US$300BILLION.

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what short term relief were provided in Japan as a result of the 2011 earthquake?

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-emergency services and the army were used.
-evacuation centers were set up.
-use of planes to survey damage and access routed cleared up in 2 days.

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long term plans for the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake?

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-to rebuild infrastructure.
-build the economy backup.
-to repair transport links.
-and to repair the water and electricity supply.

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what preparation was in place for the 2011 Japanese earthquake?

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-education and drills put in place.
-proof buildings ands tsunami walls.

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