The quake destroyed the citys water mains, paralyzing the fire. Jan 17, 2015 the 1995 kobe earthquake was the worst to hit japan since the 1923 kanto earthquake, which had an estimated richter magnitude of 7. The nojima fault on awaji island ruptured the ground surface with 1 to 2. Whole buildings, apartment blocks and an elevated highway collapsed. Tubbesing, technical editors, february 1995, 116 pp. Eyewitness to the kobe earthquake international geographer. Such was its intensity that even the sensors on the other side of the world picked it. It is shaped like a traditional japanese drum and was designed to withstand earthquakes, which it did during the 1995 kobe earthquake. I would like to equip my 12 years old daughter with some survival tips when facing an earthquake, and would like her to experience it. Also referred to as the great hanshin earthquake, the kobe earthquake stands second to the great kanto earthquake of 1923, wherein the death toll was. A small subset of earthquake ruptures appear to have propagated at speeds greater than the swave velocity. Kobe, japan suffered a massive earthquake 23 years ago. Fires following the earthquake incinerated the equivalent of 70 u.
During the 1995 kobe earthquake, the fire extinguish systems of two famous temples. The quake triggered around 300 fires, which raged over large portions of the city. The earthquake struck early in the morning while most people were asleep. The hypocentre of the quake was only 16km beneath the surface and 20km from the centre of kobe, under the reclaimed awaji island. Osaka and the ancient city of kyoto were also severely damaged. To complete a detailed account of the kobe earthquake including primary and secondary effects 2. Even at lower magnitudes, they can be very destructive because they often occur near populated areas and because their hypocenters are located less than 20 km below the surface. The secondary effects include the fires that broke out all over the city of kobe, the congestion and chaos on the roads, the closure of businesses and the problem of homelessness. Many large manufacturers suffered damage to their main factories, and their production lines were interrupted. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. The fact that volunteers from all over japan converged on kobe to help victims of the quake was an important event in the history of. We are alive, we are eating well, and we are living in the home of my wife kunies parents.
Protection of cultural heritages from postearthquake fire. Earthquake ruptures typically propagate at velocities that are in the range 7090% of the swave velocity, which is independent of earthquake size. Lessons learned over time, volume 3, the two papers in this volume illustrate how the january 17, 1995 kobe earthquake was a catalyst for rapid change. Kobe, japan, earthquake geological society of america. The kobe earthquake an earthquake affecting an medc background effects responses solutions find out more videos background. Oct 02, 2009 17 january 1995 kobe earthquake slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Groundwater beneath the city of kobe may have given out several warning signals prior to the devastating earthquake of 17 january, according to japanese researchers. The hyogoken nanbu kobe earthquake, january 17, 1995. Is there any earthquake simulator in the kobe earthquake memorial museum or in kobeosaka area. And was the worst recorded disaster for japan since world war 2.
Kobe, japan deadliest earthquakes pictures cbs news. The earthquake affected an area that was, at the time, home to 4 million people and contained one of japans main industrial clusters. Some of the deaths were caused by these primary effects. On the waterfront there remains an unrepaired part of the harbour. Find recent or historic earthquakes, lists, information on selected significant earthquakes, earthquake resources by state, or find webservices. Science foundations rapid response research rapid program. The earthquake that struck the japanese port city of kobe in the early morning of. An earthquake also known as a quake, tremor or temblor is the shaking of the surface of the earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the earths lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Postearthquake fires, in particular, are understudied despite the fact that they. Transport began the research and development program in the field of. Dyfi collects information from people who felt an earthquake and creates maps that show what. These supershear earthquakes have all been observed during large strikeslip events. Why is the area at risk of such a dangerous earthquake.
The january 17, 1995 hyogokennanbu earthquake of magnitude 7. Geography quiz kobe earthquake case study random geography quiz can you name the facts about the kobe earthquake. Nov 10, 2018 the january 17, 1995 hyogokennanbu earthquake of magnitude 7. Is there any earthquake simulator in the kobe earthquake memorial museum or in kobe osaka area. Feb 03, 2018 japans 1995 earthquake offers disaster lessons for today. The kobe earthquake, which shook the island nation of japan on 17th january, 1995, is considered to be the second most disastrous earthquake that the country witnessed in the 20th century. The great hanshin earthquake or kobe earthquake, occurred on january 17, 1995 at 05. View of the port of kobe earthquake memorial park, and the city skyline, in kobe, japan the great hanshin earthquake, or kobe earthquake, occurred on january 17, 1995.
In terms of magnitude, this earthquake was not as large as some previous earthquakes in japan. The kobe earthquake an earthquake affecting an medc. Facts about the kobe earthquake great hanshin earthquake. Mar, 2011 the kobe earthquake happened in the early hours of january 17, 1995. Fact file the kobe earthquake of 1995 the kobe earthquake of 1995. It is written by toshi matsui, a japanese university student. The kobe earthquake happened in the early hours of january 17, 1995. Before dawn, hundreds of people gathered in a park in the centre of kobe to light homemade candles in bamboo holders. Kobe earthquake of 1995, also called great hanshin earthquake, japanese in full hanshinawaji daishinsai great hanshinawaji. This is in the middle of the fault zone of the pacific, eurasian and philippine tectonic plates. During the 20 second earthquake, the ground moved up to 50 centimetres horizontally and up to 1 metre vertically.
It can be reached in a ten minute walk from iwaya station on the hanshin main line 4 minutes, 150 yen from sannomiya station or in a 15 minute walk from nada station on the jr kobe line 3 minutes, yen from sannomiya station. Aftermath of the kobe earthquake by hamid ghasemi, hisanori otsuka, james d. The focus of the earthquake was less than 20 km below awajishima, an island in the japan. The earthquake resulted in more than 6,000 deaths and over 30,000 injuries. The kobe earthquake lasted for about 20 seconds, but that was more than enough time to make it the worst quake to hit the region in over 70 years.
Public roads aftermath of the kobe earthquake, fall 1996. The city of kobe and neighboring areas in western japan on wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of a magnitude 7. It was the worst earthquake in japan since the great kanto earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140,000 lives. Community led opportunity for renewal kobe earthquake. The hyogoken nanbu earthquake was not only powerful magnitude 6. Uds rachel davidson is analyzing data about postearthquake fires in japan. This earthquake is also called by the following names. This site will show you all the facts you need to know about the kobe earthquake, in a simplified way. The great hanshin earthquake belonged to a third type, called an inland shallow earthquake. Read the case study on pages 270 and271 of the new wider world book and answer the following questions. The great japan earthquake of 1923 history smithsonian magazine. The earthquake that struck the japanese port city of kobe in the early morning of january 17, 1995, was the most severe quake ever to strike a modern urban area.
Earthquakes of this type occur along active faults. Explain why the earthquake happened a box like this tells you what to do 3. Kobe marks 23 years since great hanshin earthquake that killed more than 6,400. Looking back at the 1995 kobe earthquake japan real. Try to include maps, diagrams, place names and key words. The haiti and kobe earthquake comparison by mr blob on. The worst earthquake in recent times, in 1976 at tangshan in china, killed over 500,000. Japan program in natural resources to observe, document, and. Japan building made quakesafe by curtain of cables anchoring it down. Business real estate industry building codes interpretation and construction building law earthquake engineering laws, regulations and rules public works urban planning. The great hanshinawaji earthquake hereafter, the kobe earthquake struck at 5. The great hanshin earthquake, hanshin awaji daishinsai, or kobe earthquake, occurred on january 17, 1995 at 05. On january 17, 1995, a major earthquake struck near kobe, japan, killing more than 6000 and making more than 45000 people homeless. Kobe earthquake great hanshin earthquake 1995 the great hanshin earthquake, also known as the kobe earthquake, occurred at 05.
The kobe earthquake, also referred to as the great hanshin earthquake, was a 7. Then, as in yokohama, fires spread, fueled by flimsy wooden houses and fanned by high winds. Apr 14, 2008 the focus of the earthquake was located 16 km beneath its epicenter, on the northern end of awaji island, 20 km away from the city of kobe with its population of 1. The richter scale does not predict how damaging an earthquake will be, however. The great hanshin earthquake, hanshinawaji daishinsai. Japan mourns victims of 1995 kobe quake january 17, 1997 web posted at.
Because kobe was the closest major city to the epicenter of the earthquake, it was hit by the strongest shock waves. Earthquakes can be so powerful that they can actually relocate an entire city. The city holds lessons for how officials can respond and rebuild after natural. Japans 1995 earthquake offers disaster lessons for today.
If you remember correctly the earthquake took place at 5. The japanese port of kobe has marked the fifth anniversary of the devastating earthquake which killed nearly 6,500 people and destroyed 250,000 homes. In this article, i offer an overview from an economic perspective of kobe 19 months after the event and what has been learned since. This resulted in mass destruction in the form of the kobe earthquake which reached 7. Kobe is located in the south east of japan, near a destructive plate margin. Basically, the kobe earthquake was a shallow inland earthquake, i. The earthquake museum is located in hat kobe, a relatively new city district east of the city center. Bbc news asiapacific kobe remembers quake disaster. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. It is a megacity and has one of the largest container ports in the world. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruction across entire cities. Active faults around the seismogenic faults of the 1995jan17 kobe earthquake. The 1995 kobe earthquake was the worst to hit japan since the 1923 kanto earthquake, which had an estimated richter magnitude of 7. Whole buildings, apartment blocks and an elevated highway collapsed killing at least 200 people and injuring some,000.
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