Kobe Earthquake-tectonics Flashcards
How many people were killed?
Over 5000
How many people injured?
Over 40,000 injured
How many people were left homeless?
300,000 left homeless
Primary effects?
Gas mains ruptured
Water pipes fractured which meant it was difficult to put out fires
The hanshin expressway an elevated road collapsed
Railway lines buckled
Immediate responses?
Japanese government evacuated people
Emergency services searched for survivors
Hospitals treated the injured
Fires put out
Bulldozers brought in to clear roads
Secondary effects?
$80 billion of damage
Many homes without water
Homes without electricity
People slept in tents in parks
Long term responses?
Roads repaired
Panasonic back in operation within a year
Earthquake proof buildings
New buildings built further apart
Japan now practice an earthquake drill every year
