Also referred to as the great hanshin earthquake, the kobe earthquake stands second to the great kanto earthquake of 1923, wherein the death toll was. The secondary effects include the fires that broke out all over the city of kobe, the congestion and chaos on the roads, the closure of businesses and the problem of homelessness. Then, as in yokohama, fires spread, fueled by flimsy wooden houses and fanned by high winds. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. This resulted in mass destruction in the form of the kobe earthquake which reached 7. These supershear earthquakes have all been observed during large strikeslip events. The japanese port of kobe has marked the fifth anniversary of the devastating earthquake which killed nearly 6,500 people and destroyed 250,000 homes. Is there any earthquake simulator in the kobe earthquake memorial museum or in kobeosaka area.
The quake triggered around 300 fires, which raged over large portions of the city. The earthquake affected an area that was, at the time, home to 4 million people and contained one of japans main industrial clusters. Fact file the kobe earthquake of 1995 the kobe earthquake of 1995. The kobe earthquake facts a 20 second earthquake struck japan in 1995. Japans 1995 earthquake offers disaster lessons for today. Active faults around the seismogenic faults of the 1995jan17 kobe earthquake. If you remember correctly the earthquake took place at 5. Kobe is located in the south east of japan, near a destructive plate margin. It is written by toshi matsui, a japanese university student. The kobe earthquake, which shook the island nation of japan on 17th january, 1995, is considered to be the second most disastrous earthquake that the country witnessed in the 20th century. You should explain in as much detail as possible what the physical natural causes of the earthquake were.
Jan 17, 2015 the 1995 kobe earthquake was the worst to hit japan since the 1923 kanto earthquake, which had an estimated richter magnitude of 7. During the 1995 kobe earthquake, the fire extinguish systems of two famous temples. Business real estate industry building codes interpretation and construction building law earthquake engineering laws, regulations and rules public works urban planning. In this article, i offer an overview from an economic perspective of kobe 19 months after the event and what has been learned since.
It is shaped like a traditional japanese drum and was designed to withstand earthquakes, which it did during the 1995 kobe earthquake. The hyogoken nanbu kobe earthquake, january 17, 1995. The kobe earthquake lasted for about 20 seconds, but that was more than enough time to make it the worst quake to hit the region in over 70 years. Apr 14, 2008 the focus of the earthquake was located 16 km beneath its epicenter, on the northern end of awaji island, 20 km away from the city of kobe with its population of 1. On the waterfront there remains an unrepaired part of the harbour. Kobe, japan suffered a massive earthquake 23 years ago. The great hanshin earthquake, hanshinawaji daishinsai. Whole buildings, apartment blocks and an elevated highway collapsed killing at least 200 people and injuring some,000.
The quake destroyed the citys water mains, paralyzing the fire. Earthquake ruptures typically propagate at velocities that are in the range 7090% of the swave velocity, which is independent of earthquake size. Uds rachel davidson is analyzing data about postearthquake fires in japan. Kobe marks 23 years since great hanshin earthquake that killed more than 6,400. Community led opportunity for renewal kobe earthquake. The earthquake museum is located in hat kobe, a relatively new city district east of the city center.
An earthquake also known as a quake, tremor or temblor is the shaking of the surface of the earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the earths lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. The hyogoken nanbu earthquake was not only powerful magnitude 6. The 1995 kobe earthquake was the worst to hit japan since the 1923 kanto earthquake, which had an estimated richter magnitude of 7. Whole buildings, apartment blocks and an elevated highway collapsed. This earthquake is also called by the following names. It is a megacity and has one of the largest container ports in the world. Morgan library supports the research activities and maintains the archive of nfpa. This site will show you all the facts you need to know about the kobe earthquake, in a simplified way. Osaka and the ancient city of kyoto were also severely damaged.
Kobe, japan deadliest earthquakes pictures cbs news. Protection of cultural heritages from postearthquake fire. The haiti and kobe earthquake comparison by mr blob on. Facts about the kobe earthquake great hanshin earthquake. The hypocentre of the quake was only 16km beneath the surface and 20km from the centre of kobe, under the reclaimed awaji island. We are alive, we are eating well, and we are living in the home of my wife kunies parents. Basically, the kobe earthquake was a shallow inland earthquake, i. The great hanshin earthquake belonged to a third type, called an inland shallow earthquake. The kobe earthquake an earthquake affecting an medc background effects responses solutions find out more videos background. Before dawn, hundreds of people gathered in a park in the centre of kobe to light homemade candles in bamboo holders. During the 20 second earthquake, the ground moved up to 50 centimetres horizontally and up to 1 metre vertically. Japan program in natural resources to observe, document, and. The great hanshin earthquake, hanshin awaji daishinsai, or kobe earthquake, occurred on january 17, 1995 at 05.
A small subset of earthquake ruptures appear to have propagated at speeds greater than the swave velocity. Groundwater beneath the city of kobe may have given out several warning signals prior to the devastating earthquake of 17 january, according to japanese researchers. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Explain why the earthquake happened a box like this tells you what to do 3. The nojima fault on awaji island ruptured the ground surface with 1 to 2. The worst earthquake in recent times, in 1976 at tangshan in china, killed over 500,000. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruction across entire cities. Kobe earthquake of 1995, also called great hanshin earthquake, japanese in full hanshinawaji daishinsai great hanshinawaji.
Many large manufacturers suffered damage to their main factories, and their production lines were interrupted. The great hanshin earthquake or kobe earthquake, occurred on january 17, 1995 at 05. Dyfi collects information from people who felt an earthquake and creates maps that show what. Find recent or historic earthquakes, lists, information on selected significant earthquakes, earthquake resources by state, or find webservices. Some of the deaths were caused by these primary effects. The kobe earthquake happened in the early hours of january 17, 1995. Kobe, japan, earthquake geological society of america. Postearthquake fires, in particular, are understudied despite the fact that they. The kobe earthquake an earthquake affecting an medc. And was the worst recorded disaster for japan since world war 2. This is in the middle of the fault zone of the pacific, eurasian and philippine tectonic plates. The great japan earthquake of 1923 history smithsonian magazine. The earthquake that struck the japanese port city of kobe in the early morning of january 17, 1995, was the most severe quake ever to strike a modern urban area.
I would like to equip my 12 years old daughter with some survival tips when facing an earthquake, and would like her to experience it. The earthquake struck early in the morning while most people were asleep. The great hanshinawaji earthquake hereafter, the kobe earthquake struck at 5. The city of kobe and neighboring areas in western japan on wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of a magnitude 7. The focus of the earthquake was less than 20 km below awajishima, an island in the japan. The earthquake that struck the japanese port city of kobe in the early morning of. Is there any earthquake simulator in the kobe earthquake memorial museum or in kobe osaka area. Japan mourns victims of 1995 kobe quake january 17, 1997 web posted at. View of the port of kobe earthquake memorial park, and the city skyline, in kobe, japan the great hanshin earthquake, or kobe earthquake, occurred on january 17, 1995. The january 17, 1995 hyogokennanbu earthquake of magnitude 7. Science foundations rapid response research rapid program. The fact that volunteers from all over japan converged on kobe to help victims of the quake was an important event in the history of. Such was its intensity that even the sensors on the other side of the world picked it. The city holds lessons for how officials can respond and rebuild after natural.
Try to include maps, diagrams, place names and key words. It was the worst earthquake in japan since the great kanto earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140,000 lives. Hundreds of people are feared dead and thousands injured after a powerful earthquake struck japan at dawn. Tubbesing, technical editors, february 1995, 116 pp. On january 17, 1995, a major earthquake struck near kobe, japan, killing more than 6000 and making more than 45000 people homeless. Even at lower magnitudes, they can be very destructive because they often occur near populated areas and because their hypocenters are located less than 20 km below the surface. The earthquake resulted in more than 6,000 deaths and over 30,000 injuries. Earthquakes can be so powerful that they can actually relocate an entire city. To complete a detailed account of the kobe earthquake including primary and secondary effects 2.
The kobe earthquake, also referred to as the great hanshin earthquake, was a 7. Why is the area at risk of such a dangerous earthquake. Mar, 2011 the kobe earthquake happened in the early hours of january 17, 1995. Transport began the research and development program in the field of. Fires following the earthquake incinerated the equivalent of 70 u. Lessons learned over time, volume 3, the two papers in this volume illustrate how the january 17, 1995 kobe earthquake was a catalyst for rapid change. Looking back at the 1995 kobe earthquake japan real.
Feb 03, 2018 japans 1995 earthquake offers disaster lessons for today. Bbc news asiapacific kobe remembers quake disaster. Japan building made quakesafe by curtain of cables anchoring it down. Geography quiz kobe earthquake case study random geography quiz can you name the facts about the kobe earthquake. Because kobe was the closest major city to the epicenter of the earthquake, it was hit by the strongest shock waves. Nov 10, 2018 the january 17, 1995 hyogokennanbu earthquake of magnitude 7. The richter scale does not predict how damaging an earthquake will be, however. Oct 02, 2009 17 january 1995 kobe earthquake slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Eyewitness to the kobe earthquake international geographer. Kobe earthquake great hanshin earthquake 1995 the great hanshin earthquake, also known as the kobe earthquake, occurred at 05. Read the case study on pages 270 and271 of the new wider world book and answer the following questions. Aftermath of the kobe earthquake by hamid ghasemi, hisanori otsuka, james d. Earthquakes of this type occur along active faults.
Est 2 gmt kobe, japan cnn on the second anniversary of the powerful earthquake that killed more than. Public roads aftermath of the kobe earthquake, fall 1996. In terms of magnitude, this earthquake was not as large as some previous earthquakes in japan. It can be reached in a ten minute walk from iwaya station on the hanshin main line 4 minutes, 150 yen from sannomiya station or in a 15 minute walk from nada station on the jr kobe line 3 minutes, yen from sannomiya station.
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