Tohoku, Japan Flashcards
1
Q
When did this earthquake occur
A
2011
2
Q
What magnitude was it
A
Mag 9 on the richter scale
3
Q
Social impacts
A
-16,000 deaths
-thousadans displaced
4
Q
Environmental impacts
A
-coastal ecosystems destroyed
-soil, water and marine life contaminated by radioactive material
5
Q
Economic impacts
A
-overall cost of $235 billion, made it the most expensive natural disaster in history
-industry severely disrupted
