This book applies the human security approach to the specific case of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident that struck japan on 11 march 2011, which has come to be known as japans triple disaster. Posted 19 mar 2019 originally published 11 mar 2019. Since the media played an important role in conveying factual information, journalists expressed feeling that it was difficult to guarantee the objectivity of their coverage. This case study examines the interagency and international coordination of the u. We report a case of active pulmonary tuberculosis tb in a person who stayed at a shelter after the 2011 great east japan earthquake and the results of an investigation of the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection ltbi among evacuees and others who were exposed to this patient. Japan tsunami 2011 the 2011 tsunami breached sea defences at fukushima daiichi nuclear power station, leading to extensive damage on friday 11 march 2011 at 14. Disaster evacuation from japans 2011 tsunami disaster and. The tears of sanriku an independent report on the 2011 japan earthquake i was recently emailed the below report on the human impact of the japan earthquake and tsunami, which also brings in to question the response and preparation of the japanese government.
Because the death rate of elderly and disabled persons in the great east japan earthquake was higher than that of healthy persons, this study discussed current issues and the format of future systems by. Japan earthquake japan calling for help 20110311 the date that will be remembered for the occurrence of the most devastating natural disaster in japanese history 8. Impact of natural disaster combined with nuclear power plant accidents on local medical services. As media coverage constructs a socioculturally shared reality among its audience, an examination of the objectivity and. Twenty highway routes, 171 national road sections, and 536 local road sections were closed, and several bridges were damaged idi 2011. This is the greatest magnitude earthquake to hit japan since records have been kept. The event occurred in march of 2011 when a large 9.
Response to the 2011 great east japan earthquake and. Cost of earthquake in japan to selected reinsurers 2011. This thesis examines the importance, growth, and effects of publicprivate partnerships ppps in urban revitalization specifically through the case study of yokohama minatomirai 21 ymm an organization in japan that has been managing the development project in the district since 1984. Current situation and the government of japans response, 4. A significant increase in atmospheric radon concentration was observed in the area around the epicentre before and after the occurrence of the shallow inland earthquake in the northern wakayama prefecture on 5 july 2011 mj 5. Increased risk of dementia in the aftermath of the 2011. This is equivalent to the energy needed to power every home in. The earthquake occurred 250 miles off the north east coast of japans main island honshu. The inclusion of these maps from the 2011 hazard mitigation plan serves as a resource for local planning, and to demonstrate the type of analysis that can be done at the local level. The impact of the 2011 tohoku earthquake tsunami disaster. This is equivalent to the energy needed to power every home in the usa for 50 days. The pressure that was built up because of the friction between the 2 plates was eventually released causing a magnitude 7 earthquake on the richter scale with an epicentre 16 miles west of portauprince and a shallow focus of 5 miles. Feb 06, 2015 the whole view of the catastrophic disaster that happened in japan, in terms of its formation, impacts and remedial measures slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Pdf socioeconomic losses associated with theearthquake of magnitude 9 on. The 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident in. The japanese earthquake of friday 11th march 2011 had a magnitude of 9 on the richter scale. The japan earthquake occurred on the 11th march 2011. Earthquake analysis for japan 12 march 2011 this is flood vectors radarsat2 12 march 2011 of the earthquake analysis for japan which began on 11 march 2011. The purpose of this study is to determine the forms of communications that played a critical role in disaster preparedness during the 2011 great east japan earthquake and tsunami tohoku earthquake. Japan 2011 earthquake case study a level geography.
During the emergency period just after the earthquake, the japanese government tried to do everything it could under existing disaster response systems. The tropical storm originated in the northwest pacific ocean. In the midst of this difficult situation, early childhood development ecd programs provided protective environments for the young children to access continuous care and development opportunities. In this case, the tsunami wave was detected about 25 minutes after the earthquake by a dart buoy. Attitude survey conducted by the development bank of japan after.
Tuberculosis was diagnosed in a person who had stayed in a shelter after the 2011 great east japan earthquake. The impact of the tohoku earthquake was so great that debris of the tsunami found their way to north american beaches two years later. Jan 26, 2018 on march 11, 2011, a large earthquake occurred, causing a tsunami which struck the pacific coast of northeast japan. Economic activities were affected not only domestically but also internationally through supply chains. Disaster recovery and reconstruction following the 2011. This is a brief case study with links and information on the japan tohoku earthquaketsunami of 11 march 2011where. Tohoku earthquake 2011 in japan on friday march 11 the year 2011, japan woke to sad day as an earthquake of a magnitude 9, brought to the land massive destruction through a tsunami in the afternoon. These concerns proved to be justified in 2011, when a very severe tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant of fukushima, in the east of the country. This report aims to document lessons and good practices from the recovery efforts in japan.
In june of 2012, i had conducted public observation as a disaster volunteer for approximately one month. Overview of the earthquake disaster and the government of japans response 1 around 14. The most powerful recorded earthquake in japans history struck 250 miles northeast of tokyoand generated a 10metrehigh tsunami that swept away everything in its path, triggered a pacificwide tsunami alert and raised fears of a nuclear. The 2011 great east japan earthquake and tsunami disaster left many lessons to be learned regarding japan s disaster management policies. A contact investigation showed that the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among other evacuees at the shelter was 20%. The great east japan earthquake was a tragic event requiring critical media involvement. Government response to a largescale natural disaster combined with a nuclear accident. Latest updates on the uks humanitarian response are posted here.
As a result of the great east japan earthquake in march 2011, many enterprises in japan suffered serious damage from the massive tsunami and earthquake, and faced shortages of electricity, fuel, and so forth. It was the largest earthquake to hit japan in living memory and the 5th. Three faultslip distributions are used to compare and verify the theory and results. As the pacific plate slides slowly below the eurasian plate, intense pressure develops of large periods of time. Analysis of losses, impacts, and implications for the understanding of risks posed by extreme events article pdf available. It was the fifth most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and within 30 minutes, a 3foot high tsunami pummeled japans northeastern shoreline. Japanese earthquake and tsunami case study introduction where. The 2011 east japan earthquake and tsunami suddenly took the homes, family members, friends, and familiar neighborhoods away from the children of iwate.
We investigated the ecological and genetic effects of the large tsunami on the. Tohoku earthquake and tsunami japan 2011 case study. Trajectories of psychological stress among public servants. Increased risk of dementia in the aftermath of the 2011 great. Typhoon haiyan, a category 5 typhoon, struck the philipines on 8th november 20 at 4. It trigger the evacuation zone of 30 km around the plant which would lead to nuclear radiation leak. Impact of natural disaster combined with nuclear power plant. The japan gerontological evaluation study jages inquired about the health status, health behaviors, and social determinants of healthy aging in a nationwide sample of communitydwelling. Noncommunicable diseases after the great east japan. Case study of nuclear disaster fukushima nuclear power plant.
This triple disaster represented the first need for a u. In a subduction zone, one plate slides beneath another into the mantle, the hotter layer beneath the crust. Government response to the march 11, 2011, earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in japan. Drawing from case studies conducted with participants living in tokyo at the time of the horrific events surrounding japans earthquake and tsunami disaster of march 11, 2011 called 3. Pdf effects of framing on earthquake risk perception in. The epicentre was 43 miles east of tohoku at a depth of 20 miles. Analysis of video taken by a survivor from the top of a reinforced concrete building provided a flow velocity of 7.
This study includes maps extracted from the 2011 hazard mitigation plan that displays county level earthquake hazard maps that factor soil conditions. Current situation and the government of japans response. Determining dislocation love number of vertical displacement. Japan experienced one of its largest seismic events on march 11 2011. The great east japan earthquake brought the starkest crisis since thedesolation of the second world war. Pdf downtown revitalization through public private.
This book covers the restoration and reconstruction process and activities undertaken in japan in the first five years since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami a period widely considered to be the most intensive reconstruction phase within the 10year restoration plan drawn up by the japanese. The great east japan earthquake march 11, 2011 has enabled us to address these issues. A timeline of the socioeconomic effects of 2011 tohoku. The first part deals with the characterization and modeling of worst or critical ground motions on inelastic structures and the related worst case scenario in the structural design of ordinary simple building structures. Less than an hour after the earthquake, the first of many tsunami waves hit japans coastline. To produce sectoral case studies that outline the recovery process. The east coast of japan experienced damage and the destruction of more than 400,000 buildings npa 2011. Japanese preparedness likely saved thousands the 8.
Earthquake case study japan earthquake and volcano. Mar 20, 2011 japan earthquake japan calling for help 2011 0311 the date that will be remembered for the occurrence of the most devastating natural disaster in japanese history 8. Japan earthquake and tsunami 11th march 2011 the japan earthquake occurred on the 11th march 2011. Our report underscores the importance of tuberculosis prevention and control after natural disasters. At least 15,899 people died, and another 2,500 went missing. This is a list of earthquakes in japan with either a magnitude greater than or equal to 7. The jrcs relief and recovery programme for great east japan earthquake and tsunami gejet consists of eight areas of intervention. The pacific plate, which is an oceanic plate, subducts sinks under the eurasian plate, which is a. Japan tsunami and earthquake sion hau 7d 310711 an earthquake occurred in sendai, japan on the 11th of march in 2011. The epicentre of this earthquake was located just kilometres off the coast of sendai and was the most powerful earthquake known to hit japan and the fifthmost powerful earthquake ever recorded. There is one study discussing the evacuation support system for disastervulnerable persons. May 15, 2016 in the aftermath of a disaster, the risk of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd is high. Case study report earthquake japan 2011 european commission.
The 2011 great east japan earthquake and tsunami was one of the largest disasters in recorded history. Nov 08, 2016 previous studies have hinted that experiences of the 2011 great east japan earthquake and tsunami are linked with heightened risk of cognitive decline 5, 6. This case study was used to verify hydrodynamic pressures during the drawdown phase of the tsunami at onagawa. Less than an hour after the earthquake, the first of many tsunami waves hit japan s coastline. Japans international contribution in the field of ict for.
Dec 12, 2011 if the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to retrieve your username. Can community social cohesion prevent posttraumatic stress. Dec 16, 2019 the source states, that among damages caused by the great east japan earthquake, those which are in the process of confirmation or which are unclear are not counted. Estimated cost of the earthquake in japan to selected reinsurers 2011 published by statista research department, apr 1, 2011. For the 11 march 2011 earthquake in the tohoku region, see 2011 tohoku earthquake and tsunami. How did the media report on the great east japan earthquake.
Evaluation of civil protection mechanism case study. This left more than 15,000 people dead and was the most expensive natural disaster in recorded history. Japan earthquake tsunami naturaltech hazards the islands that comprise japan are located along a subduction zone between the eurasian, pacific, and phillipine plates. It includes 1,082 satellite detected water bodies with a spatial extent of 312. Therefore, in this study, i attempt to fill up this gap in the literature through a case study of the great east japan earthquake and tsunami, which occurred on march 11th, 2011. However, because large areas were affected and some municipalities lost functions, the. Tuberculosis exposure among evacuees at a shelter after. In the era of social media, this earthquake provides an opportunity for analysing the role of communication during a crisis. All journal articles featured in journal of earthquake engineering vol 24 issue 6. Japan is one of the most earthquakeprone countries in the world, and although the high level of economic and technological development has permitted the country to reduce human and economic consequences of.
The earthquake occurred 140km off the coast of honshu the largest of the japanese islands in japan. The tears of sanriku an independent report on the 2011. Japans earthquake and tsunami case study the japanese earthquake of friday 11th march 2011 had a magnitude of 9 on the richter scale. Evaluation of regional vulnerability to disasters by people. Tohoku earthquake 2011 case study a focus on casualty and total economic loss estimation for the tohoku earthquake of 11 march 2011 will be shown in this paper. Overview of the earthquake disaster and the government of japan s response 1 around 14. A restaurant complex applying a social business model, and.
Start studying earthquake case study tohoku, japan 2011 learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Chapter 5 situation analysis on recovery in the economy, industry. Early childhood development ecd programs as protective. It is the largest recorded earthquake to hit japan and is in the top five in the world since records. Alan dipen bodo earthquake the 2011 earthquake that happened in japan was massive, energetic and devastating, resulting in a magnitude 9. As a result, they have been drastically changed to promote initiatives for building national resilience with the aim of creating safe and secure national lands, regions and economic society that have strength. It is one of the most powerful typhoons to affect the philippines. We sought to examine whether the predisaster level of community social cohesion was associated with a lower risk of ptsd after the earthquake and tsunami in tohoku, japan, on march 11, 2011. As a case study, we derive the dislocation love number h of vertical displacement by combining 1,232 onshore gps data and 7 gpsacoustic data with the 2011 tohokuoki earthquake. This earthquake that lasted approximately 3 minutes 170 seconds caused a km long.
The great east japan earthquake 2011 international recovery. It was the largest earthquake that they have had since records began. Noncommunicable diseases after the great east japan earthquake. The earthquake and tsunami has disabled the cooling system of the nuclear reactor. Anomalous changes in atmospheric radon concentration before. Japan is located on the eastern edge of the eurasian plate. This article explores social media use during japan s 2011 earthquake. The case study of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster3 in japan referred to as the earthquake and tsunami4 is used to provide an analysis of the use of social media as tools for information sharing. Improving the earthquake resilience of buildings the worst.
Case study examining the causes of the tohoku 2011 earthquake that hit japan in 2011 and measured 8. The whole view of the catastrophic disaster that happened in japan, in terms of its formation, impacts and remedial measures slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Wind speeds of 314 kilometres per hour 195 miles per hour were recorded. Legal responses to the great east japan earthquake. Apr 01, 2015 in this study, we examine real diffusion and convergence process of one particular rumor by analyzing all twitter data written in japanese during the week beginning march 11, 2011, the day of the great east japan earthquake the 3. Many critics were also concerned about the ability of japans nuclear plants to withstand seismic activity.