Preparedness and resilience: the hallmarks of response and recovery
10.5365/wpsar.year.2011.2.4.013
- Author:
Jacob Kumerasan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
preparedness and resilience;
Great East Japan Earthquake;
rehabilitation;
response
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2011;2(4):1-2
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The Great East Japan Earthquake struck the north-eastern coast of Honshu on 11 March 2011. With a magnitude of 9.0, it was the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan. It triggered the largest recorded tsunami in Japan which devastated the lifelines, transportation and communication systems in the Tohoku region. The tsunami caused nuclear accidents and meltdowns of three reactors in Fukushima.
