Kobe Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Died?
A
5,500 died
2
Q
Homeless? ( secondary )
A
300,000 homeless
3
Q
How many quays collapsed?
A
100/200 collapsed
4
Q
£ to repair?
A
£100 Billion
5
Q
Fires?
A
500
6
Q
What was repaired within 8 months?
A
All communications
7
Q
How many weeks did it take for the Hanshin Expressway to be repaired?
A
2 weeks
8
Q
What was the cause of Kobe Earthquake?
A
Destructive plate boundary between Philippines, Eurasian and Pacific plate.
9
Q
Number on richer scale?
A
7.2 richer scale
10
Q
How were buildings made more earthquake resistance?
A
Cross bracing and base isolators
11
Q
How long did it take for rubble to be removed? ( secondary )
A
1 year
