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tectonic case studies Flashcards

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What date did the 2011 Japanese tsunami occur?

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March 11, 2011

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What magnitude was the earthquake that triggered the 2011 tsunami?

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9.0

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True or False: The 2011 tsunami primarily affected the western coast of Japan.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The 2011 tsunami was caused by an earthquake off the coast of __________.

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Tohoku

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What was the estimated height of the tsunami waves in some areas?

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40.5 meters (133 feet)

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How many people were reported missing or dead as a result of the tsunami?

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Approximately 18,500

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What nuclear disaster occurred as a result of the tsunami?

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Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster

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Which ocean did the tsunami primarily affect?

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Pacific Ocean

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What is the term for the series of waves caused by underwater earthquakes?

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Tsunami

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True or False: The tsunami warning system was effective in alerting all coastal areas in Japan.

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False

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What type of natural disaster is a tsunami classified as?

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A series of ocean waves

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Which city was most severely affected by the tsunami?

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Sendai

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Multiple Choice: What was a major consequence of the tsunami? A) Increased tourism B) Economic disruption C) Population growth

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B) Economic disruption

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What major infrastructure was destroyed by the tsunami?

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Coastal roads and buildings

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Fill in the blank: The 2011 tsunami caused extensive damage to __________ plants.

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nuclear

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What was the international response to the 2011 tsunami?

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Global humanitarian aid and support

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What warning system was criticized for its inadequacies after the tsunami?

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Japan’s tsunami warning system

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True or False: The 2011 tsunami resulted in a significant increase in earthquake preparedness in Japan.

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True

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What is the name of the fault line where the earthquake occurred?

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Japan Trench

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Multiple Choice: How did the tsunami affect the fishing industry? A) Increased fish population B) Total collapse C) No impact

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B) Total collapse

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What year did Japan experience a major earthquake and tsunami prior to 2011?

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2004

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Fill in the blank: The 2011 tsunami caused the evacuation of __________ people.

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over 500,000

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What type of wave is created by the sudden displacement of water?

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Tsunami wave

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What was the primary cause of the destruction in coastal towns?

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Flooding from tsunami waves

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Which country provided significant disaster relief to Japan after the tsunami?
United States
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What was a long-term effect of the tsunami on Japan's population?
Population decline in affected areas
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What was the date of the Sichuan earthquake in 2008?
May 12, 2008
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What was the magnitude of the Sichuan earthquake?
7.9
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True or False: The Sichuan earthquake primarily affected the city of Chengdu.
False
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Fill in the blank: The epicenter of the Sichuan earthquake was located in __________ province.
Sichuan
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Approximately how many people were killed in the Sichuan earthquake?
About 87,000
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What was the estimated number of people injured in the Sichuan earthquake?
Approximately 375,000
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Which major city was most affected by the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
Wenchuan
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What kind of natural disaster was the Sichuan earthquake classified as?
Tectonic earthquake
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True or False: The Sichuan earthquake caused significant damage to schools.
True
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What was the immediate international response to the Sichuan earthquake?
Countries offered aid and support to China.
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Fill in the blank: The Sichuan earthquake triggered __________, which further complicated rescue efforts.
Landslides
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What was the primary cause of the Sichuan earthquake?
Movement along the Longmenshan Fault
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True or False: The Sichuan earthquake was the deadliest earthquake in China since 1976.
True
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What kind of building codes were questioned after the Sichuan earthquake?
Building safety codes
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What was the response of the Chinese government to the Sichuan earthquake?
Mobilization of military and emergency services for rescue and recovery
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What was one long-term effect of the Sichuan earthquake on infrastructure?
Significant rebuilding and reconstruction efforts were needed.
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True or False: The Sichuan earthquake led to improvements in China's disaster preparedness.
True
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What type of aid did international organizations provide after the earthquake?
Medical assistance, food supplies, and shelter
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Fill in the blank: The earthquake occurred at __________ PM local time.
2:28
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What were some psychological effects on survivors of the Sichuan earthquake?
Increased rates of PTSD and anxiety
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What was a significant challenge for rescue workers after the earthquake?
Accessing remote areas due to landslides and damaged roads
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What role did social media play during the Sichuan earthquake?
It was used to coordinate rescue efforts and share information.
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What was the impact of the earthquake on the local economy?
Severe disruption and long-term economic challenges
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Fill in the blank: The Sichuan earthquake is also known as the __________ earthquake.
Wenchuan
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True or False: The Sichuan earthquake had no significant impact on the environment.
False
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when was the haiti earthquake
12th january 2010
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magnitude of haiti earthquake
7
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how many people died from the haiti earthquake
220000
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how many people were made homeless from haiti earthquake
1.5 million
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what percentage of buildings collapsed during haiti earthquake
70%
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when was the Icelandic earthquake
14th april 2010
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what type of boundary is iceland on
constructive
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social impacts of the iceland volcano
airport closure people became ill from poor air quality 7 million passengers stranded worldwide
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economic impacts of the iceland volcano
travel agents lost 6million per day sporting fixtures and concerts cancelled
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when was the monserrat
july 18th 1995
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what plate boundary is monserrat on
conservative
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social impacts of monserrat volcano
8000 people forced of the island 5000 people living in shelters from the north employment rose to 50%
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economic impacts of the monserrat volcano
travel agencies most 13 million a day

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