Tōhoku Flashcards
What was the Tōhoku earthquake?
It was an earthquake that struck Japan with a magnitude of 9.0, the highest ever recorded
When did it happen?
March 11, 2011
How long did it last?
6 minutes
What was the damage?
Infrastructures were damaged, landslides occurred, and nuclear radiation was leaked. Total damage was estimated at 25 trillion yen
How many were killed?
15,894 people died, 6,152 were injured and 2,562 went missing
Where did it happen?
The epicentre was approximately 70KM east of Oshika peninsula.
What were the after effects?
It triggered a 40.5 metre high wave in the Iwate prefecture.
What were the long term effects?
Long blackouts for more than 4.4 million buildings, the explosion of the nuclear power plant
How could it be prevented in the future?
Build better buildings more stable for earthquake activity, build a new nuclear plan
What were the short term effects?
100s of aftershocks followed the earthquake & japans transport networks suffered
