Hanshin Project
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The document discusses the 1995 Hanshin earthquake that struck the Kobe area of Japan. It killed over 6,000 people and injured over 43,000 others, displacing 330,000 into temporary shelters. The earthquake measured 7.5 on the Richter scale and highlighted issues with Japan's earthquake preparedness and response, such as the lack of early warning systems and damage to tunnels. It led Japan to improve earthquake science, building codes, and transportation infrastructure resilience.
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2) Over 100,000 residents near the plant were evacuated and radiation affected an area 25 miles away. There were no immediate deaths but ongoing health and environmental issues have resulted.
3) Contaminated water continues to leak into the Pacific Ocean from the plant at a rate of 300 tons per day, contaminating the environment. Japan sought international assistance to address the crisis and find long-term solutions.
Geography key assesment earthquakes
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Kobe, Japan on January 17, 1995 at 5:46am. The earthquake lasted approximately 20 seconds and had its epicenter 16km from Kobe. It caused massive damage, including over 6,000 deaths, and left hundreds of thousands homeless after destroying tens of thousands of buildings. The earthquake was very destructive due to the region's tectonic plate boundaries and liquefaction of soil during the shaking. Recovery and reconstruction took several years, with basic infrastructure restored within a year but full housing replacement taking 4 years.
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This document summarizes information about seismic waves and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan. It defines an earthquake as occurring when two blocks of earth slip past each other, and explains that they are measured by seismic waves on seismographs. It then discusses the damage caused by earthquakes through collapsing buildings and tsunamis. The document outlines the two types of seismic waves and how P and S waves travel. It also summarizes details about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake such as its magnitude of 9.0 and effects like damage to cities and the environment in Japan.
Ryan+and+aaron
This document summarizes information about seismic waves and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan. It defines an earthquake as occurring when two blocks of earth slip past each other, and explains that they are measured by seismic waves on seismographs. It describes the damage caused by earthquakes, such as collapsed buildings and tsunamis. It also details the effects of the Tohoku earthquake on Japan's environment, people, and economy, such as damaged nuclear power plants, destroyed buildings, and lost jobs.
Ryan+and+aaron
This document summarizes information about seismic waves and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan. It defines an earthquake as occurring when two blocks of earth slip past each other, and explains that they are measured by seismic waves on seismographs. It describes the damage caused by earthquakes, such as collapsed buildings and tsunamis. It also discusses the effects of the Tohoku earthquake on Japan's environment, people, and economy, including damaged nuclear power plants, destroyed buildings, and economic disruption.
Ryan+and+aaron
This document summarizes information about seismic waves and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan. It defines an earthquake as occurring when two blocks of earth slip past each other, and explains that they are measured by seismic waves on seismographs. It then discusses the damage caused by earthquakes through collapsing buildings and tsunamis. The document outlines the two types of seismic waves and how P and S waves travel. It also summarizes details about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake such as its magnitude of 9.0 and effects like damage to cities and the environment in Japan.
Kobe Eq
Kobe, Japan is located near tectonic plate boundaries and experienced a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 1995 that caused significant damage. Over 4,000 people were killed when over 200,000 buildings collapsed and infrastructure like roads and ports were destroyed. The earthquake cost Japan over 10 trillion yen and had long-term economic impacts. Both short and long-term responses to the earthquake focused on emergency aid, recovery efforts, and improving disaster prevention infrastructure like reinforced transportation routes and earthquake shelters.
Eschatology
Eschatology is the branch of theology concerned with the end of the world and final things such as death and the destiny of humanity. It involves the study of prophecies regarding the end times from both religion and science. The document lists several natural disasters and events that are predicted to lead to the end of the world, such as earthquakes, famines, meteorite attacks, and wars. It describes a prophecy from the Book of Revelation where a pale horse arrives and kills one-fourth of the population, and claims this was fulfilled on February 3, 2011 when a pale horse appeared in video footage of riots in Egypt. Both science and religion are said to conclude that the world will soon end based on the fulfillment of
Natsci2 Project. Erlinda Salas2
Japan experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location near tectonic plate boundaries. Several major earthquakes have struck Japan in recent decades, including the 1995 Kobe earthquake which killed over 6,000 people and caused $200 billion in damage. Other significant quakes include the 2005 Fukuoka and Miyagi earthquakes, as well as the 2007 Noto Peninsula and Chuetsu offshore earthquakes, demonstrating that earthquakes can occur across Japan. The government invests heavily in earthquake-resistant infrastructure and early warning systems to reduce risks and impacts.
Japanese tsunami (2011)
A massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan in March 2011, triggering a devastating tsunami. The tsunami caused widespread damage and over 22,000 deaths. It also led to meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, releasing radioactive materials. The Japanese government is working to improve tsunami preparedness through early warning systems and more resilient infrastructure, while citizens utilize past experience to seek higher ground when warnings occur. Recovery efforts continue over a decade later.
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Hanshin Project
- 1. 4971A002 Lucy 4971A006 Carol 4971A054 Emily Instructor David Wolff Hanshin Earthquake 阪神‧淡路大震災
- 2. Kobe is in Hyogo Hyogo
- 3. About the earthquake the vibration of earth crust The cause of earthquake Vibration of earthquake Volcano eruption Automatic bomb explosion Philippines Eurasian North America
- 4. About the Hanshin Earthquake Mostly, the mainly causing of the death is Happened on Jan.17 th 1995 5:00in the morning In Kobe and its nearside The Richter scale was7.5 6434 people were killed 43792 people were injured 320000 people had to live in the temporary shelters
- 5. Disasters Tunnels destroy Lack of precaution or rescue system Lessen the rescue time Goodness It made Japan pay more attention to Earthquake science, Shake resistance of city building, Shake resistance of transportation What did Hanshin Earthquake bring about
- 7. The End