Sendai Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of the quake?
A
Originally 8.9 but was later changed to 9.0
2
Q
What was the death total?
A
Around 20,000
3
Q
How many people injured?
A
6000+
4
Q
What boundary is it on
A
Destructive
5
Q
How much money speant
A
Around 14 billion US dollars
6
Q
What did it cause
A
A tsunami
7
Q
How high were the waves
A
14m
8
Q
Were they prepared
A
Yes they have regular drills and expensive earthquake proof buildings
