Techtonics - Kobe Flashcards by Alex Monk

Q

Which 2 plates caused the earthquake?

A

Philippine and Eurasion plates

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Which plate didn’t cause the earthquake?

A

Pacific plate

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What was the date of the earthquake?

A

17th January 1995

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What was the magnitude of the earthquake?

A

7.2 on the Richter scale

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How much movement was there?

A

1.5m

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How deep was the epicentre?

A

14km

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What was the duration of the earthquake?

A

20 seconds

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How many people were injured?

A

35,000

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How many people died?

A

5,500

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How many people were made homeless?

A

316,000

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What was the economic damage caused?

A

$87 billion

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What percentage of the GDP was lost in damage?

A

2.5%

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Why was the first response delayed?

A

gridlock

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