MEDC Earthquake: Kobe, Japan 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyRestless EarthGCSEAQA Created by: Jess.SimpsonCreated on: 12-05-16 18:35 When did the earthquake occur? 17th January 1995 1 of 13 What was the magnitude on the Richter scale? 7.4 2 of 13 What made it happen in terms of tectonics? Movement along the Philippines, Pacific and Eurasian plate 3 of 13 How many people were injured 40 000 4 of 13 What are some primary effects? Gas and water mains ruptured, roads collapsed 5 of 13 How many homes were left without electricity? 2 million 6 of 13 How many people were made homeless? 300 000 7 of 13 How much was the damaged caused? $220 billion+ 8 of 13 Why were so many buildings destroyed? Because they weren't earthquake-proof 9 of 13 What did major retailers do? Helped provide essentials 10 of 13 How long did it take for the railways to become generational again? 1 month 11 of 13 1 year on, what percentage of the port was operational? 80% 12 of 13 When buildings were re-built, what was changed? They were built further apart 13 of 13
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