MEDC Earthquake - Kobe Flashcards
1
Q
What type of plate boundary caused the earthquake?
A
A destructive boundary between the Eurasian, Philippines and Pacific plates
2
Q
When did it happen?
A
January 1995
3
Q
What was the strength of the earthquake?
A
7.2 on the Richter scale
4
Q
How many people died?
A
5,500 people died
5
Q
How many buildings were destroyed/damaged?
A
190,000
6
Q
How much did it cost the economy?
A
£80 billion
7
Q
Why did the timing of the earthquake matter?
A
It was early so many people were in bed or making breakfast which would have caused fires
8
Q
Short term responses:
A
Fires put out
Hospitals treated the injured
Rescue teams searched for survivors for 10 days
9
Q
Long term responses:
A
Panasonic were back in operation within a year
Jobs created in the construction agency to rebuild
Many people moved away permenantly
