MEDC earthquake 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyThe Restless EarthGCSEAQA Created by: katymills2900Created on: 23-05-16 18:56 Name a location of an MEDC earthquake Kobe, Japan 1 of 11 When did this earthquake occur? January 1995 2 of 11 On what plate boundaries did this happen? Philippine plate and Eurasian plate (DESTRUCTIVE) 3 of 11 What magnitude was this earthquake 7.2 on the Richter scale 4 of 11 How many buildings were destroyed? 21,000 5 of 11 How many people died? 6,400 6 of 11 How many people were injured? 40,000 7 of 11 What were the other short term effects? 1. elevated roads collapsed 2. major fires 3. land destroyed 4. railway lines blocked 8 of 11 Long term effects? 1. water cut off for 10 days 2. transport stopped 9 of 11 List some short term responses 1. treating people in overcrowded hospitals 2. rescuing people 3. major retailers provided essentials 4. Army 10 of 11 List some long term responses 1. Rebuilding EQ proof buildings 2. Repairing roads 3. code to build to 4. regular EQ drills 11 of 11
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