Level of development

Question 1

Japan date, magnitude and what part of Japan

Answer 1

11th of March 2011

Magnitude 9.0 shook north-east Japan

Question 2

Secondary event

Answer 2

Tsunami occurred afterwards

Question 3

How many people killed and how many homes destroyed/damaged? - Japan

Answer 3

10,000 people confirmed

54,700 destroyed/damaged

Question 4

Economic effects aswell?

Answer 4

Tokyo stocks fell sharply

Question 5

Management impact and why it had management schemes

Answer 5

Reduced the damage drastically

More developed = financial resources and commitment prepare for hazard event

Question 6

Examples of management in Japan

Answer 6

1. Strict building regulations = 75% buildings Japan constructed withstand earthquakes
2. Disaster plan - areas vulnerable tsunamis have ten-metre-high walls, evacuation shelters + marked evacuation routes
3. Offices + homes equipped earthquake emergency kits (water basic medical supplies)

Question 7

Haiti data and magnitude

Answer 7

12th January 2010

Magnitude of 7.0 = effects much greater though

Question 8

How many killed, homes destroyed or buildings? - Haiti

Answer 8

316,000 killed
250,000 homes destroyed
30,000 other buildings destroyed

Question 9

How well developed is Haiti and what impact did this have on the hazard management?

Answer 9

Developing country
Means poor + limited resources + those resources being spent on immediate issues e.g. disease rather than earthquake preparations