Kobe earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When did it occur?
A
17th January 1995
2
Q
What did it measure on richter scale?
A
7.4
3
Q
Where did it occur?
A
- southern part of Hyogo
- destructive plate margin
- pacific ring of fire
4
Q
How many fires occurred?(000)
A
300
5
Q
How many deaths?(0,000)
A
6,000
6
Q
How many made homeless?(000,000)
A
300,000
7
Q
How many buildings destroyed?(000,000)
A
120,000
8
Q
What percentage of schools damaged?
A
82%
9
Q
How many without water and for how long?
A
1 million for 10 days
10
Q
What were repair costs?
A
£100 billions
11
Q
How much of the Hanshin express collapsed?
A
1km
12
Q
Anything built after what year survived?
A
1981
13
Q
What was done before the earthwuake hit?
A
poor planning/prediction and building structures
14
Q
How many people were pulled from buildings?
A
35,000
15
Q
When were water/electricity/gas working by?
A
July 1995
