Kobe Case Study Flashcards

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1
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Which country is Kobe in and how many people live there?

A

Japan, with a population of 1.5 million

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What were two factors which caused the Kobe earthquake to be so potent?

A

Shallow focus

Directly beneath a densely populated region

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How many people died as a result of the Kobe earthquake?

A

5500

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How many people were injured in the Kobe earthquake?

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26,000

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How many fires were there in Kobe and how many people did these kill?

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300 fires which killed approximately 500 people

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What was the estimate mated economic loss as a result of the Kobe earthquake?

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$100 billion, 2.5% of the GDP

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What did reclaimed land suffer from in Kobe?

A

Soil liquefaction

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What magnitude was the Kobe earthquake?

A

7.2

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9
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What year was the Kobe earthquake in?

A

1995

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How many foreshocks were there prior to the Kobe earthquake?

A

4

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How many aftershocks were there after the Kobe earthquake and over what period?

A

50 aftershocks over the following 5 weeks

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Which buildings suffered little in Kobe?

A

High rise buildings built to the 1981 building code

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What types of housing suffered greater in Kobe?

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Older, traditional houses with wooden frames and heavy tiled roofs collapsed and pancaked

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What major transport link in Kobe collapsed and why?

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A major expressway, despite it being reinforced with steel. But, 1960 specifications of these materials is now deemed to be substandard

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15
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Railway lines were damaged in the Kobe earthquake, but what percentage operational were they one month after the quake?

A

80%

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Why were the Japanese government criticised in the immediate aftermath of the Kobe earthquake?

A

They refused foreign aid, Japan has a strong sense of national pride and self-sufficiency

17
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What did Japan increase its spending on after the Kobe earthquake?

A

Earthquake resistant buildings

18
Q

What percentage of Kobe’s housing had earthquake insurance?

A

3%

19
Q

What was there a major decline in after the Kobe earthquake?

A

The Japanese stock markets