Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have caused unprecedented damage to a developed nation. This is the first incident where damage on the surface and damage underground both affected an area at the same time. The surface impact of the tsunami was devastating to people, structures, above ground infrastructure, ports and agriculture. The earthquakeâs geophysical… Continue reading Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
2011 Japan Earthquake
Special Reports Japanese EQ â What next? Focus on what is important. Insurance Recovery for Recent Earthquake and Tsunami- Related Losses in Japan When is Enough Planning Enough? Why Events Turn Into Disasters! Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Podcast The Japan EQ and Tsunami â A Strong Case for Preparedness Japan Earthquake… Continue reading 2011 Japan Earthquake
Lessons Learned: First Days
Preparation is invaluable. Very few, if any, countries are better prepared than Japan. Additionally Japanâs culture, unlike some other unnamed countries, supports self-sufficiency and because of that the citizens react quickly and calmly. The lessons learned from Kobe encouraged the Japanese government to adopt a more rigorous and comprehensive emergency preparedness program. However, as we… Continue reading Lessons Learned: First Days
Historic Quake Devastates Japan
When an 8.9 magnitude quake struck Japan on March 11, it triggered massive destruction and loss of life. The historic tremor was the strongest quake ever to hit Japan, and the fifth largest to strike any country since 1900. The countryâs prime minister has said the crisis is the worst to strike Japan since World… Continue reading Historic Quake Devastates Japan
Historic Quake Devastates Japan
When an 8.9 magnitude quake struck Japan on March 11, it triggered massive destruction and loss of life. The historic tremor was the strongest quake ever to hit Japan, and the fifth largest to strike any country since 1900. The countryâs prime minister has said the crisis is the worst to strike Japan since World… Continue reading Historic Quake Devastates Japan
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