Japan

• What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, 2011?

  9.0

  
• How far was the earthquake's epicenter from Sendai Bay?

  70 km
• What was the costliest natural disaster in history?

  Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
• What major event followed the earthquake in Japan?


  A huge tsunami
• What significant disaster occurred at Fukushima after the earthquake?

  Nuclear meltdown
• What was Japan's GDP in 2018?

  4.97 trillion USD
• How many homes and buildings were destroyed in Japan?

  30 homes and buildings
• What happened to the Fujinuma Dam after the earthquake in Japan?

  It failed and collapsed
• What was the primary cause of deaths in Japan's earthquake?

  The tsunami
• What was the response time for tsunami warnings in Japan?

  Three minutes
• What is the current technology used in Japan for earthquake prediction?

  Predicting areas at risk
• How many people died due to the tsunami in Japan?

  15,900
• What was the estimated cost of the earthquake in Japan?

  USD$235 billion
• What is the accuracy rate of tsunami prediction in Japan?

  80 to 90%
• How did Japan's preparedness differ from Haitis in response to earthquakes?

  Japan had advanced warning systems and drills
• What type of assistance did Japan receive after the earthquake?

  Help from the US military and international teams
• What was a major long-term response to earthquake hazards in Japan?

  Annual earthquake drills
• What is a key feature of buildings designed to be earthquake-proof in Japan?

  Strong and flexible frames
• What percentage of buildings in Tokyo are earthquake-proof?

  87%
• What is the purpose of tsunami warning alerts in Japan?

  To inform people to seek cover
• What are the primary and secondary impacts of earthquakes in Japan?

  Japan:

  • Primary: Low damage and deaths, USD$235 billion cost
  • Secondary: 15,900 deaths, 450,000 homeless, nuclear meltdown
• How do Japan differ in their earthquake prediction and response strategies?

  Japan:

  • Advanced prediction technology
  • Tsunami alerts sent to smartphones
  • Well-established emergency response system.
• What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, 2011?

  9.0

  
• What major incident occurred as a result of the tsunami in Japan?

  Nuclear meltdown in Fukushima
• What was Japan's GDP in 2018?

  4.97 trillion USD
• How far was the earthquake's epicenter from Sendai Bay?

  70 km
• How did Japan manage the earthquake's impacts?

  • Tsunami warnings issued 3 minutes after
  • 100,000 rescue workers dispatched
  • International aid from US, New Zealand, Australia, etc.
  • Temporary shelters set up for evacuees
  • Radiation checks and iodine tablets provided
• What were the secondary impacts of the earthquake in Japan?

  • Tsunami with waves up to 40 meters high
  • 15,900 deaths, 2600 missing, 6150 injured
  • 450,000 homeless, 120,000 buildings destroyed
  • Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant damage and evacuation
• What long-term planning measures does Japan have for earthquakes?

  • Annual earthquake drills in schools and workplaces
  • Special training for emergency services
  • Government funding for future earthquake hazards
• What percentage of buildings in Tokyo are designed to be earthquake-proof?

  87%
• What is the accuracy rate of tsunami prediction in Japan?

  80 to 90%
• What technology does Japan use to predict tsunami risks?

  Data from earthquake magnitude and location
• What can be calculated using historical data and modeling regarding earthquakes?

  The probability of an earthquake occurring
• What were the primary impacts of the earthquake in Japan?

  • Low damage and deaths (around 700)
  • Estimated cost of USD$235 billion
  • 30 homes destroyed, 1000 damaged
  • Two nuclear power stations shut down
  • Oil refinery fire due to gas pipe damage
  • Roads and railways badly damaged
  • Fujinuma Dam failure caused 5 house washaways
  • Minor ground liquefaction damage
• What was the significance of the 2011 earthquake in Japan?

  Most powerful recorded earthquake in Japan

  
• What natural disaster followed the earthquake in Japan?

  A huge tsunami
• How far was the Tohoku earthquake from Sendai Bay?

  70 km
• What was the most powerful earthquake in Japan's history?

  The Tohoku earthquake
• What major event followed the Tohoku earthquake?

  A huge tsunami
• What nuclear incident occurred due to the Tohoku earthquake?

  Nuclear meltdown in Fukushima