Japan tsunami 2011 report pdf

Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 a massive tsunami, generated by a powerful undersea earthquake, engulfing a residential area in natori, miyagi prefecture, northeastern honshu, japan, on march 11, 2011. A series of massive earthquakes have struck northeast japan, unleashing a 10metre tsunami that swept buildings, vehicles, crops and debris across swaths of. No attempt is made to be comprehensive and, following a brief overview of the event, emphasis is on damage and. The march 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in japan caused widespread. The impact of the 2011 tohoku earthquake tsunami disaster. The great east japan earthquake 2011 international recovery. The case of the great east japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 report from japanese red cross society, young mens christian association. Tohoku, japan, earthquake and tsunami of 2011, performance.

Crs report for congress prepared for members and committees of congress japan s 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The sudden horizontal and vertical thrusting of the pacific plate, which has been slowly advancing under the eurasian plate near japan, displaced the water above and spawned a. Damage from the great east japan earthquake and tsunami a quick report article pdf available in mitigation and adaptation strategies for global change 167. The effects of the great earthquake were felt around the world, from norways fjords to. Overview of the 2011 east japan earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Gripping survivor stories thousands are still missing, but harrowing tales are already emerging from those who managed. The economic impact of this disaster has the potential to affect not. Powerful earthquakes hit japan world news the guardian. Pdf damage from the great east japan earthquake and tsunami. This report is intended to help the commission place the recent events in japan in context and to provide perspective for their possible implications to coastal california, based on preliminary information known at this early date. A description of the tohoku earthquake and tsunami effects. On march 11, 2011, a magnitude9 earthquake shook northeastern japan, unleashing a savage tsunami. Plateboundary thrustfaulting earthquake on or near the japan trench subduction zone hypocenter. Food and agriculture implications renee johnson specialist in agricultural policy may 18, 2011 congressional research service 75700. Aspects of the 11 march 2011 eastern japan earthquake and. Damage from the great east japan earthquake and tsunami a quick report. This report documents selected aspects of the 11 march 2011 eastern japan earthquake and tsunami based on personal observation and selected references. Congressional research service summary the march 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that occurred in japan followed by the nuclear crisis are having a large negative impact on the economy of japan but a lesser effect on world trade and financial markets.