Secondary Impact

• What was the height of the tsunami waves that devastated the eastern coast of Japan?

  Up to 40 metres (131 ft)
• How many people died as a result of the tsunami in Japan?

  15,900 people
• How many people were reported missing after the tsunami?

  2,600 people
• How many people were left injured due to the tsunami?

  6,150 people
• What was the impact of the tsunami on housing in Japan?

  450,000 people were left homeless
• How many buildings were completely destroyed by the tsunami?

  120,000 buildings
• What was the effect of the tsunami on employment in Japan?


  Many people were left without a job
• Which nuclear power plant was severely damaged by the tsunami?

  Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
• What were the consequences of the damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant?

  It suffered nuclear meltdowns and explosions
• What was the result of the nuclear incidents at Fukushima Daiichi?

  Radioactive contamination in the area and a mass evacuation
• How long after the disaster were people still not allowed to return to the area surrounding the Fukushima power plant?

  4 years