Tohoku, Japan 2011 Secondary Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
How many deaths were a result of the tsunami?
A
17000+ deaths as a result of the tsunami
2
Q
How did people die?
A
People died as they drowned
3
Q
What were half of the people who died?
A
Half the people who died were above 65 years of age
4
Q
How many were injured / went missing?
A
5000 injured / missing
5
Q
How many buildings collapsed?
A
127,000 buildings collapsed
6
Q
How many buildings were severely damaged?
A
1.2 million buildings severely damaged
7
Q
How much damage did the World Bank say it was?
A
In excess of US$ 300 bn
