Kobe Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Why did it happen?
A
Due to the Philippines plate pushing beneath the Eurasian plate along the destructive fault line that runs beneath Kobe.
The plates then became stuck and pressure built up and released leading to an earthquake.
2
Q
What did the earthquake measure on the Richter scale
A
7.4
3
Q
How long did the tremors last?
A
20 seconds
4
Q
Immediate impacts
A
Environmental- Fires were caused, Liquefaction caused serious damage
Social- 6434 died, 40,000 were injured and more than 102,000 buildings were destroyed.
Economic- Gas mains were ruptured, water pipes fractured, sections of elevated roads collapsed and railway lines were buckled.
