Japanease Tsunami Flashcards
1
Q
What was the plate margin?
A
Conservative- Pacific and North American plates
2
Q
What did the earthquake that caused the tsunami measure on the Richter scale?
A
9.0
3
Q
How many deaths was there?
A
17,000
4
Q
How many buildings collapsed or were damaged?
A
125,000
5
Q
What record did the tsunami break?
A
Most expensive natural disaster ever
6
Q
Why were many people evacuated?
A
The Fukushima nuclear reactor was damaged and leaked radioactive gas into the air
7
Q
What year was the tsunami?
A
2011
