Kobe Earthquake Japan(medc) Flashcards
1
Q
How far was the focus below the crust?
A
16 km
2
Q
What happened to the buildings during the earthquake?
A
Newer earthquake proof ones remained
Older buildings toppled or collapsed
Many traditional wooden buildings survived but burnt down due to broken gas and electricity lines.
3
Q
How many died and how many were made homeless?
A
More than 5000 dead and 300000 made homeless
4
Q
How many buildings were destroyed?
A
More than 102,000
5
Q
Estimated cost to rebuild the basics
A
100 billion pounds
6
Q
What limited rescue attempts
A
Collapsed motorways blocking off roads
7
Q
When did the earthquake Happen and what did it measure on the Richter scale?
A
The winter of 1995 and it measured 6.9 on the Richter scale
