japan earthquake managment

Question 1

how do research and monitoring mean that Japan can effectively manage earthquake hazards?

Answer 1

Japan Meteorological Agency
provided information and warming of impending tsunamis and earthquakes
detailed disaster planning involves a wide range of planning incl other organisations incl gov, medical organisations, fire, military, transport, power and telecommunications

Question 2

how do buildings with aseismic design mean that Japan can effectively manage earthquake hazards?

Answer 2

eg steel frames and braces capable of moving without collapsing such as deep foundations, shock absorbers, soft storey at the bottom of tall buildings such as car parks, allowing upper floors to sink down
counter weighs roofs which move during quakes
suspension bridges

Question 3

what are other factors that mean that Japan can effectively manage earthquake hazards?

Answer 3

fire proofing older wooden buildings which are common in old districts

land-use zoning that provides for open spaces where people can assemble after an earthquake

controlling building in locations susceptible to excessive ground shaking or liquefaction

tsunami warning systems off coast

refuge sites on permanent stand- by, fully equipped

community preparedness

Question 4

modifying loss

Answer 4

one of the most advanced countries
vast resources to manage losses
well-rehearsed recovery and reconstruction plans, nationally, regionally, and locally
aim to rebuild physically, economically, and socially

Question 5

overall how successful

Answer 5

after Kobe quake in 1995, much work was done to strengthen bridges that were previously thought to be stable
strategies constantly updated to mitigate exposure, mitigate exposure, vulnerability and loss
country, industries and businesses tend to have resources that give them a high degree of resilience
short term impacts are less serious