Restless Earth: Tsunamis Flashcards
1
Q
Case study location
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Japan
Situated near destructive plate margin where Pacific plate pushed under Philippine plate
2
Q
Facts
A
11th march 2011. Earthquake occurred first
Magnitude of 8.9, 10m high in places
3
Q
Effects
A
18000 people died in total
$300 billion worth of damage
78 bridges damaged and 3198 roads destroyed
Cooling system failed leading to nuclear meltdown
4
Q
Responses
A
Infrastructure and buildings were built
Improved warning system
Provided with shelter and food
134 countries offered assistance
