Japan earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When did it happen?
A
2011
2
Q
The magnitude was…
A
9.0 on the Richter scale
3
Q
What tectonic plates and what type of boundary it is…
A
The Pacific sank under the Eurasian plate tectonic plate at the destructive plate boundary.
4
Q
Primary effects
A
- 130 000 building totally collapsed
- 4.4 million people left without electricity
1. 5 million people without water - 20 people killed by the earthquake
5
Q
Secondary effects
A
- tsunami was triggered
- nuclear power plant Fukushima damaged by the tsunami
- people and animals poisoned by radioactivity
- 1800 people killed mainly because of drowning
6
Q
Immediate responses
A
- sending specially trained forces to displace 340 000 people
- provided shelter, water and food
- 3 minutes after earthquake tsunami was warning was issued
7
Q
Long-term responses
A
- 6 days after earthquake roads were repaired
- the protection of other nuclear powerplants were improved. Fukushima was disabled
- houses for people were built
