it happened because of the earths movement
no offence but that wasnt a very good answer.
it happened because the asthenosphere (not spelt correctly) in the mantle moved because the plates flowed over the top of the liquid magma.
No!
it was the earths plates sliding against eachother that cause the earthquake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Rokko Island Hotel in Kobe, Japan survived the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake. It was one of the few buildings in the area to remain standing and operational after the devastating earthquake.
People were homeless and some died
It was named The Great Hanshin earthquake or Kobe earthquake.
The Kobe earthquake occurred in Japan in the year 1995.
The Earthquake of Kobe occurred in Japan in 1995.
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.
Kobe is a city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is known for being a major port and for its scenic views of Mount Rokko. In 1995, Kobe was struck by a devastating earthquake that caused widespread damage and loss of life.
It was the Eurasian and the Philippine plates that moved and caused the earthquake in Kobe.
The Kobe earthquake in 1995 was caused by the movement of the Eurasian Plate being subducted beneath the Philippine Sea Plate along the Nankai Trough. This movement resulted in the sudden release of energy that led to the earthquake.
The cost of the repairs for Kobe after the earthquake was at least 160 billion yen.
it damaged lots of houses
Its called the Kobe earthquake
$100 billion