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Published on Nov 21, 2015

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Tsunami

By: Taylor and Ryan
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latest natural disaster in japan

  • the latest Natural was a tsunami which came 6.2 mile in land  
  • destroyed thosands of homes and killed over 700,000 people  
The latest natural disaster in japan was a earthquake and tsunami in 2011. The tsunami was so powerful and loud the sound was detected by a low orbiting GOCE satellite above japan at the time.
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Why Japan is Susceptible to this type of disaster

  • Japan is mostly surrounded 
  • One tectonic plate is under the island of Northern Hoshu
  • When tectonic plates move underwater the water is  cause tsunamis
  • The water all around Japan can be very destructive
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How has preparation improved

  • They are more careful about watching for tsunamis
  • They upgraded the warning systems to alarming people hours before.
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Saftey PRECAUTIONS

  • The tsunami in 2011 forced japan to build sea walls
  • Made various warning systems and weather systems
  • had United States check there upgraded safety features
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Worst Tsunami in Japan

  • Took place in 2011
  • It was an earthquake and a tsunami
  • Around 15,000 daeths
  • Close to 2,000 people missing or injured
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