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Search an article about Tsunami event answer the guide question:
1.What is your insight on the article?
➢ According to what I read in the article "Japan earthquake & tsunami of 2011: Facts and
information," the huge Tohoku earthquake damaged over 100,000 structures and sparked
a nuclear calamity in Japan. Tohoku was a natural catastrophe that struck northeastern
Japan on March 11, 2011. The calamity began in the early afternoon when a magnitude-9
earthquake struck the region. The accident is believed to have caused $199 billion in direct
financial damage. The entire economic impact might exceed $235 billion, making it the
most expensive natural disaster in history. A lesser earthquake was expected to affect the
northern part of Honshu, Japan's main island, according to geologists. They also didn't
predict such a massive wave. The regions inundated in 2011 were quite similar to those
devastated by a tsunami in Sendai in A.D. 869. Tsunami specialists from all around the
world have been enlisted to analyze Japan's prior tsunami history.
2.What are the precautionary measures to do before, after and during tsunami?
Before
➢ Check to see if your house, school, office, or other commonly frequented destinations are
in a tsunami-prone area.
➢ Know the earthquake and tsunami strategies for each place in high-risk zones.
➢ To learn about the hazards, evacuation, and alerting systems in your town, contact your
municipality.
➢ Know the sound of the alarm and make sure everyone in your household knows what to
do if it goes off.
➢ Make your own emergency preparation kit.
➢ If you've depleted your emergency kit and food supply while staying at home, consider
securely replenishing it by following the recommendations set forth by your local public
health authority for leaving your house.
After
➢ Be on the watch for earthquakes that might result in another tsunami.
➢ Keep an eye out for potential harms.
➢ Stay away from any structure with water in the vicinity.
➢ Do not enter your house if you believe it is hazardous.
➢ If you're hesitant, hire a professional to clear your house for re-entry.
➢ Many tools are available from the Red Cross to assist you in navigating these difficult
times.
During
➢ Near the shore, a significant earthquake lasting 20 seconds or more.
➢ The water along the coast is creating an unusual noise.
➢ After an earthquake, go to higher ground away from the shore as soon as possible.
➢ Be ready to leave at a moment's notice if a tsunami warning is issued.
➢ If you're at sea, don't leave.
➢ Keep an eye on the tsunami's development and keep an ear out for any warnings or
directions from local authorities.
Reference
Oskin, B. (2022, February 26). Japan earthquake & tsunami of 2011: Facts and information.
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