Tectonic processes case studies - Japan and Haiti

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  • Created on: 13-03-24 11:44
By how long after the 2011 tsunami had Japan restored 90% of its electricity
one week
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What proportion of deaths caused by the earthquake were actually due to the tsunami which resulted from it?
90%
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How much damage did the 2011 earthquake cause?
$235 billion
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What was the Japanese governments initial hazard adaptation strategy regarding the Fukushima nuclear meltdown?
Enforcing a 20km evacuation/exclusion zone around the meltdown site
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How many camps were set up over Port au Prince as 'temporary' homes for the homeless?
1500
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Why did Japan suffer less fatalities despite them receiving a stronger earthquake?
Japan had developed adaptation plans and was already prepared with things such as house designs and evacuation plans. Haiti had no plans in place and no money to recover from the disaster
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