Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Flashcards
When did the Japan earthquake and tsunami occur?
11th March 2011
Why did the earthquake hit Japan?
It was caused by a destructive plate boundary between the Pacific plate and Eurasian Plate
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
The earthquake was a magnitude 9 on the Richter scale
Where was the epicentre of the earthquake?
130km to the East of the Sendai
How many people were killed and injured? (Primary effect)
15,854 deaths and 27,000 people injured
What was the impact on infrastructure? (Primary effect)
130,000 buildings collapsed and another 700,000 partially damaged
The nuclear plant at Fukushima was damaged causing radiation leaks
1.4 million people without water
4.4 million people without power
How many people were made homeless?
131,000 people were displaced
What were the main Secondary effects of the earthquake
A Tsunami with waves up to 40m high hit the coastal towns destroying roads, buildings and creating pollution inland
The flood defenses which had been built to protect from tsunamis were ineffective as the waves washed over them
