Japanese Tsunami 2011 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase studiesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: George WhiteCreated on: 05-05-14 20:01 Japanese Tsunami - Location and Causes Friday March 11th 2011 Magnitude 9.0 Lasted 6 minutes 130km east of Japan - Pacific plate subducting underneath North American plate Caused huge amounts of pressure in the Benioff zone - led to movement in the form of thrust faulting The plate movement caused vertical displacement of the water above and therefore triggered a tsunami 1 of 3 Japanese Tsunami - Impacts Social impacts: Over 15,000 deaths and 4,000 missing Over 100,000 buildings destroyed Low relief agricultural land destroyed so livelihoods ruined Millions without power or water and 530,000 in shelters Economic impacts: World Banks estimates cost of $189bn and 5 year rebuilding schedule Quake hit north-eastern Japan - responsible for 6-8% of Japan's economy - third biggest in the world Destroyed industry and infrastructure FUKUSHIMA POWER PLANT: 3/6 nuclear reactors in meltdown Continues to leak radioactive water into the Pacific Small levels of radiation illnesses could be caused 2 of 3 Japanese Tsunami - Responses Short term responses included: Tsunami warning issued after the quake Meteorological Agency rep. appeared on TV urging people not to return home Search and rescue experts flew out on a plane with 11 tonnes of equipment on board Strong police presence along with Special Defence Force 91 countries offered aid such as blankets, food and military transport Long term responses included: Further 20 countries offering aid and assistance Japan requested assistance from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and the US Money donated by charities (NGOs offered over $1bn) and celebrities (Jackie Chan offered $3 million) 3 of 3
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