KQ5: Managing Earthquakes: Japan

Question 1

reducing vulnerability: community preparedness

Answer 1

ongoing education and training for all ages, eg. drills 4x a year for kids

Question 2

How does Japan carry out research and monitoring?

Answer 2

1. Japan meteorlogical agency (JMA) is at the heart of mitigation strategies for natural disaster including tsunamis, typhoons, EQ and volcanic eruptions. It is responsible for proving warning and info.
2. Disaster planning involves many organisations including governments, telecommunications services, medical services and military

Question 3

How does Japan implement aseismic design?

Answer 3

1. Steel frames and braces capable of moving without collapsing
2. rubber shock absorbers deep into the soil
3. Counter weight at the top of buildings
4. Soft storey for buildings to sink into
5. Suspension bridges capable of moving rather than having rigid cantilever design

Question 4

How can fires be prevented?

Answer 4

Fire proofing old wooden buildings common in historic areas

Question 5

How is land use zoning used?

Answer 5

Provides for open areas where people access after an earthquake

Question 6

How does japan Modify loss?

Answer 6

Japan has vast resources to modify loss and improve resilience. Well rehearsed recovery and reconstruction plans at all scales which can be issued immediately after an EQ. The plan is to build back physically, socially an economically as quickly as possible

Question 7

How does japan reduce vulnerability to tsunamis?

Answer 7

Tsunami warning systems off the coast