1.1 - Mitigation Techniques

Question 1

Shinkansen…

Answer 1

• Power is automatically cut from trains when sensors sense tremors
• Trains brake automatically
• Reduces chance of derailment

Question 2

Children…

Answer 2

Are taught from a young age how to take shelter when an earthquake strikes

Question 3

Sensors…

Answer 3

Are dotted all around Japan’s coastline and send SMS alerts when tremors are sensed

Question 4

People…

Answer 4

Practice earthquake drills often
Reduces chance of death as actions become instinctive

Question 5

Engineers…

Answer 5

Design buildings to aseismic design

Question 6

TV stations…

Answer 6

Broadcast throughout earthquake
Prevents people without phones from being cut off

Question 7

Heavy machinery…

Answer 7

Automatically turned off as soon as tremors were felt
Especially important in semiconductor factories