Tohoku, Japan - tsunami, developed Flashcards
When did the earthquake occur?
March, 2011
What was the magnitude?
9.0
How much time did residents of Tokyo get to be warned of the earthquake? (FAV)
1 minute
What was sent to residents to alert them of the earthquake? (FAV)
A text alert
What prevented many deaths? (FAV)
Seismic building regulations
How many deaths were there? (SI)
16,000
How many injuries were there? (SI)
6000
What percentage of deaths were caused by drowning? (SI)
90%
How many buildings were destroyed? (SI)
300,000
What was the cost of the damage done? (EI)
$360 billion - most expensive disaster in human history
How many people were placed in temporary accommodation? (RR)
330,000
How did the earthquake affect foreign businesses? (EI)
Production of Japanese cars in the UK slowed as the parts could not be shipped due to the earthquake.
How many countries provided help? (RR)
Over 20
How many troops were mobilised within 24 hours? (RR)
110,000
What did radio and TV stations do and why? (RR)
Switched to earthquake coverage to keep people informed
