Tohoku, Japan earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When did the earthquake happen
A
11 March 2011
2
Q
What was it rated on the richter scale
A
9.0
3
Q
How long did it last
A
6 mins
4
Q
What tectonic plates were involved
A
The Philippine plate, Pacific plate and the Eurasian plate which caused subduction
5
Q
Deaths
A
Over 15,000 people died
6
Q
How many houses destroyed
A
Over 100,000
7
Q
How many people were left with no electricity
A
Over 4 million
8
Q
What was the cost to the government
A
$200 billion, making it the most expensive natural disaster
9
Q
How many people left homeless
A
Over 300,000
