Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Natural Disasters - What I Learned

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011) - Quinn

Date: March 11th, 2011

Local Effects: Created about $360 billion in economic damage. The natural disaster destroyed the nuclear industry in Japan. It also raised the national debt which raised prices for most goods in the country.

Infrastructure: 138,000 buildings were destroyed during the natural disasters


Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake - Santi
Date: December 26, 2004
Local Effects: Killed 230,000 people. Affected over 14 countries including India, and Sri Lanka
Infrastructure: $15 Billion in Damaged. Affected local crops and businesses. Caused a downfall in domestic business



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