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The government response was awful after the Kobe earthquake as they decided not to take up the offer of other countries, who were prepared to send medics on the basis that they weren't qualified to do medical practices in Japan. Meanwhile the people were freezing as the temperature was -2oC and blankets, food and water were in short supply. Many people lost their jobs and unemployment rose quite dramtically in Japan as Kobe was a major industrial area for Japan.
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Where did Kobe earthquake happen YER?
The Kobe earthquake occurred in Kobe, Japan in 1995. It was a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that caused extensive damage and loss of life in the region.
What was the mercalli scale for the Kobe earthquake?
The Mercalli Intensity Scale is a measure of earthquake intensity experienced at a given location. The Kobe earthquake in 1995 had intensities reaching up to VIII (8) on the Mercalli Intensity Scale in the heavily affected areas around Kobe.
What did the emergency services do in the Kobe earthquake?
During the Kobe earthquake, emergency services worked to rescue trapped individuals, provide medical aid to the injured, and coordinate disaster response efforts. They also assisted with search and rescue operations and helped evacuate residents from dangerous areas.
Which was the more catastrophic earthquake the Kobe or the northridge?
The Kobe earthquake was more catastrophic than the Northridge earthquake in terms of casualties and economic impact. The Kobe earthquake, which struck Japan in 1995, resulted in over 6,000 deaths and caused extensive damage to infrastructure. The Northridge earthquake, which struck California in 1994, caused fewer casualties and less widespread destruction.
How many people died in the Kobe earthquake?
Approx. 6400 people died in the Kobe earthquake most suffocated or were burnt to death in the flames that spread through Kobe on the 17th January 1995. So far the amount of people that have died in the Japanese earthquake is 10,000 people.
How did the authorities response after the Kobe earthquake?
they delt with it by rebuilding damaged buildings and houses
What is the name of the earthquake which occurred in Kobe in 1923?
It was named The Great Hanshin earthquake or Kobe earthquake.
When did the Kobe earthquake occur and in which country can Kobe be found?
The Kobe earthquake occurred in Japan in the year 1995.
What year was the earthquake of Kobe in Japan?
The Earthquake of Kobe occurred in Japan in 1995.
Where did Kobe earthquake happen YER?
The Kobe earthquake occurred in Kobe, Japan in 1995. It was a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that caused extensive damage and loss of life in the region.
What plates caused the Kobe earthquake?
It was the Eurasian and the Philippine plates that moved and caused the earthquake in Kobe.
Cost of damage in Kobe earthquake?
The cost of the repairs for Kobe after the earthquake was at least 160 billion yen.
How did the Kobe earthquake affect Kobe?
it damaged lots of houses
What was the name for the earthquake in japan 1995?
Its called the Kobe earthquake
How much did it cost to fix Kobe after the Kobe earthquake?
$100 billion
What was the solution of the Kobe earthquake?
nor
What fault line did the Kobe earthquake happen on?
Kobe is on the nojima fault line
