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What 2 tectonic plates caused the Kobe earthquake?
The Kobe earthquake was caused by the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The earthquake occurred along a fault line between these two plates in the southern part of Japan.
Did mr endo survive Kobe earthquake?
Mr.Endo survived because he had went to see his son on the sixteenth of January which was the night before the earthquake which took him away from Kobe and stopped him from getting killed.
What plate movements happened during Kobe's earthquake?
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.
Where is Kobe and what happened in Kobe?
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.
Why did some buildings survive Kobe earthquake?
In Kobe there were two sorts of Buildings, the older ones, and the newer ones The older ones were made mostly of just wood, and therefore werent very sturdy and burned very easily too. Which made them easy targets for the earthquake, and the post-earthquake fires. However the newer ones were built with earthquakes in mind, and were made with steel frames, and extra support (etc.) unlike the older wooden houses. This made them harder to burn or knock down. Although, some weren't as 'earthquake-proof' as thought and did fall down as well. But the majority of the newer buildings managed to survive the earthquake
Did fires break out in the Kobe earthquake?
Yes, they spread very rapidly because the houses were all crammed in. Also the fire fighters found it hard to put them out because burst water pipes meant low hose pressure :)
How can the people of Kobe prepare for another earthquake?
people in Kobe can prepare by getting protective gears in school which they have done. Rebuild houses and building to make them more earthquake resistant and to make sure there is not fault in anything so it does not cause things such as fires!
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.
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.
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
