Japan Earthquake Case Study Mind map

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  • Created on: 27-03-17 11:33
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  • Japan 11/03/11 Natural / Tectonic Hazards
    • Causes
      • Physical
        • The pacific plate subducted underneath the north American plate
        • Plates lock together -earthquake
        • 9.0 on richter scale
      • Human
        • High population density (127 million)
        • Most people live on the coast as middle is mountainous
        • 3rd largest economy in the world - more economic loss
    • Effects
      • Secondary
        • Tsunmai
        • Soil liquefaction in reclaimed land in Tokyo
        • 30 homes destroyed      1,000 buildings damaged

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