Japanese Tsunami (2011)

A2 revision for Unit 4 Edexcel exam (or any other exam which requires knowledge of tectonic case studies)

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  • Created by: Steph
  • Created on: 27-12-11 21:16
What was the magnitude of the earthquake, according to USGS
9.0
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How many are estimated to have died in the earthquake and tsunami
10,035
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How many million had no power in and around Tokyo?
4
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What did the Government estimate the total damage to be (in US$)
$309 billion
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How high were the tsunami waves at their highest point hitting the coast?
10m
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What caused the Fukishima nuclear plant to go into melt down?
The tsunami damaged the diesel cooling systems
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How far off the NE coast was the epicentre of the earthquake?
80 miles
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What was the date and specific time that the earthquake was first recorded?
March 11 2011, 5.45am GMT
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Rachel

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Thanks Steph really helpful!

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