Japan Earthquake 2011 (NEW)

Question 1

Details about the Earthquake in Japan?

Answer 1

9 Richter scale, lasted 6 mins, 1000 aftershocks with multiple over 7 richter.
Occurred in Tohoku.
11 March 2011

Question 2

Japan GDP in 2011
Haiti GDP in 2010

Answer 2

Japan 2011 = $40,500 PC
Haiti 2010 = $1,200 PC

Difference = $39,300

Question 3

Short-term impacts in Japan?

Answer 3

15,900 dead, 2,500 missing, 400,000 evacuated (only), lead to 7 Fukushima nuclear meltdowns.
$235 bil. cost.

Question 4

Short-term responses in Japan?

Answer 4

Tsunami warning 3 mins after earthquake.
100,000 defence forces deployed to rescue.

Question 5

How tall were waves in Japan?

Answer 5

40 m tall!!!

Question 6

Long-term responses in japan?

Answer 6

‘Japan move forewords committee’ - preparedness for future hazards.
3/4 of coastal defences changed from 12m old sea walls to 18m high ones.
Shock absorbers fitted under tall building - main cause of death along with flooding.

Question 7

Preparation in Japan?

Answer 7

75% of buildings earthquake proofed.
1 million survival kits prepared.

Question 8

Education in Japan?

Answer 8

Earthquake preparedness day 1st September.
Regular earthquake drills in school.

Question 9

Warning systems in Japan?

Answer 9

JMA warnings sent to phones, TVs and radio stations in a matter of minutes.

Question 10

Evacuations in Japan?

Answer 10

Allowed people to get to high/open ground.
60% residents escaped from tsunami due to these systems.