Kobe, Japan, MEDC Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What magnitude was the earthquake?
A
7.2
2
Q
How many deaths?
A
5,500
3
Q
How many buildings/homes destroyed/damaged?
A
190,000
4
Q
How many people made homeless?
A
300,000
5
Q
What percentage of the port was damaged?
A
90%
6
Q
What famous road was destroyed due to the earthquake?
A
The Han Shin Expressway
7
Q
Where were most of the buildings damaged?
A
Old Kobe (wooden homes, susceptible to fires)
8
Q
Which were worse, primary effects or secondary effects?
A
Secondary effects
9
Q
What date was the Earthquake?
A
17th January 1995
