Kobe 1995 earthquake

A quiz on the Earthquake in Kobe

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  • Created by: josh
  • Created on: 10-06-12 20:40
Where is Kobe?
Japan
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What are the 3 tectonic plates involved?
Philippines, Pacific, Eurasian
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What plate margin is it?
Destructive
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What depth was the epicentre?
16 km
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What were the secondary effects of the earthquake?
Fires
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What was the cost of the damage?
$100 billion
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What percentage of the port is now working 1 year later?
80%
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Where have the Japanese government built earthquake proof shelters?
Public Parks
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What do schools in Kobe now do?
Practice drills in case of another earthquake
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