1. J a p a n
E a r t h q u a k e
Adjustments and Responses

2. Short Term:Relief
Mid-Term: Rehabilitation
Long Term: Reconstruction

3. PrimaryEffects

4. SecondaryEffects

5. Factors Affecting
Adjustments
Type
Probability
Loss

6. Factors Affecting
Responses
-Severity of earthquake
-Roads, and infrastructure damaged
-Distribution of aid and supplies hindered

7. Short Term Response
Military help
Evacuation Centers
Aid
International rescuers
Nuclear power plants shut down

8. Mid Term Response
Major roads and rail networks restored
Public services re-established
Building disaster-resilient towns
Revival of local economic activities

9. Long Term Response
Government regulation on
earthquake prediction was
reviewed
Agricultural
rehabilitation

10. Conclusion
Adjustments made before the earthquake
effective
■ prepared the population and prevented
excessive loss
■ allowed for fast and prepared
response --> faster recovery

11. Bibliography
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/hazards/events/japan2011.html
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JapanEarthquake_rescueWorker.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shindomap_2011-03-11_Tohoku_earthquake.png
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anyone-for-quakes-and-tsunamis.html
http://greenfieldgeography.wikispaces.com/Short%E2%80%91term,+mid%E2%80%91term+and+long%E2%80%
91term+responses+after+the+event
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/policy/documents/2012/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2012/03/07/road_to_recovery.pdf
http://designbuildsource.com.au/japan-earthquake-no-damage-report
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