Tohoku earthquake 2011 Flashcards
What was the magnitude of the Tohoku Japan earthquake in 2011?
9.0
How long did the Tohoku Japan earthquake last?
6 minutes
What type of geological feature is Japan located on?
Convergent plate margin
What percentage of deaths from the Tohoku earthquake were individuals over the age of 65?
56%
What was the total cost of the Tohoku Japan earthquake disaster?
$235 billion
How many people died as a result of the Tohoku Japan earthquake?
16,000
How many people were injured in the Tohoku Japan earthquake?
6,000
What was the height of the tsunami caused by the Tohoku earthquake?
40 meters
What was damaged as a result of the Tohoku earthquake that influenced public opinion on the industry?
Fukushima nuclear power plant
True or False: The Tohoku earthquake was the costliest natural disaster recorded in history.
True
Fill in the blank: The Tohoku Japan earthquake occurred in one of the most _______ earthquake zones on earth.
active
What was a significant vulnerability related to the population during the Tohoku earthquake?
Old and disabled people with mobility issues
What type of disaster followed the Tohoku earthquake, causing blackouts?
Tsunami
What happened after the earthquake? (Tohoku)
Massive aftershock
What was a major flaw in the flood defenses during the Tohoku earthquake?
They were not built high enough
