Tohoku MHE

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  • Created on: 01-03-22 09:44
Where did it occur?
Japan
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When did it happen?
Mar 2011
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What magnitude was it?
9
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It caused a tsunami?
True
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What type of plate margin did it occur on?
Destructive subduction
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How many died? (P)
Around 16,000
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How high was the tsunami? (P)
40m
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How many hospitals were damaged? (P)
300
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Costing US$235 billion was it the most expensive natural disaster in world history? (S)
Yes
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What percent of people didn’t listen to the tsunami warnings? (S)
42%
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Who cleared roads and created access paths? (ST)
Army
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Who was flown in from other parts of the country to help with the relief efforts? (ST)
Doctors and nurses
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The original tsunami barriers were increased from 12 - _ ? (LT)
18m
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When does the new tsunami drill take place annually? (LT)
1st September
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