Japan Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
How many bridges collapsed due to the tsunami?
A
56
2
Q
How much damage does the World Bank estimate?
A
$300 billion
3
Q
How many deaths were caused by the tsunami?
A
Over 17,000
4
Q
How many builds were damaged due to the tsunami?
A
1.2 million
5
Q
What magnitude was Japan’s earthquake?
A
9.0
6
Q
What plate boundary caused the earthquake?
A
Convergent (oceanic- continental)
7
Q
What disaster management does Japan have?
A
- Evacuation chutes
- Earthquake proof buildings because of shock absorbers and deep foundations
- Earthquake drills for school children every month
- Tsunami defence bunkers
- Earthquake emergency kits
- Media
8
Q
How many deaths were caused by collapsing buildings?
A
667-1479
9
Q
What dam burst?
A
The Fukushima Dam
10
Q
Where was electricity lost?
A
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station
