How does Japan earthquake affect the rest of the world?

Answer 1

The Japanese earthquake has many effects. Some of which include:

The Economy

With Japan being in the top 5 largest economies, the earthquake had a toll on the whole world's economy. Many businesses and homes were destroyed, disabling thousands and thousands of people from working. Japan has many exports, and much of which have been halted in the areas affected by the tsunami/earthquake.

Infrastructure

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake wiped out many roads, electric power plants, and water systems. Making it difficult for people to access such things.

Nuclear Worries

Much of the world is keeping watch on the nuclear crisis in the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where some of it's nuclear reactors are malfunctioning and emitting nuclear waste into the atmosphere. Some of that nuclear waste is getting into the ocean, effecting sea life and the fish that is exported to the United States.

Is The United States At Risk?

Yes, some of the nuclear 'waste' has been detected in milk, water, and the air on the West coast of the US. Is it at dangerous levels? Absolutely not. For the time being, US citizens should not be concerned about their safety and the safety of the food they eat.

Human Effects

The Japanese Earthquake's human toll is constantly rising. Much of the injuries and deaths were caused by the tsunami, not the actual earthquake. The constant 5, 6, and 7 point magnitude aftershocks, still continuing, make the efforts to bring the area back on its feet that much harder.