Japan Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
What was the date of the earthquake ?
A
March 11, 2011
2
Q
How high was the tsunami ?
A
30 feet
3
Q
How much was the damage estimated ?
A
$300 billion dollars
4
Q
How many people were reported missing ?
A
2,500
5
Q
How high was the magnitude?
A
8.9
6
Q
How did Britain respond to this ?
A
They said they would help as much as they could
7
Q
How many households were destroyed ?
A
46,027
8
Q
How far reaching were the effects of the earthquake ?
A
Worldwide, from Norway fjords to Antartica’s ice sheet
9
Q
T/F - Is this the largest earthquake to hit Japan?
A
True
10
Q
How far did the waves travel ?
A
To Alaska, Hawaii and Chille
