Where was the Kobe earthquake located?

Japan
Fractured Road, Japan On January 17, 1995, a major earthquake struck near the city of Kobe, Japan, killing more than 6,000 and making more than 45,000 people homeless.

What had cause the major destruction in Kobe city from the Kobe earthquake?

It was caused by a strike-slip jolt (sudden lateral movement of one rock mass against another) on the Nojima Fault, which up until then was not considered a dangerous fault. The epicenter of the earthquake was 40 miles away from Kobe in the Akashi Straight between Awaji Island and Honshu.

How much property damage did the Kobe earthquake have?

Some 50,000 buildings were destroyed. Property damage estimates ranged from $30 billion to well over $100 billion. This 20 seconds of terror shattered complacency about which seismic zones are dangerous, about “earthquake resistance,” and about the adequacy of recovery plans. Out of such tragedies much can be learned.

How deep is the Kobe fault?

The quake in Kobe may have resulted from the shallow depth of the focus which was only at 16 km below the surface. Shockwaves traveled from the epicenter at Awaji Island, along ht Nojima Fault line to Kobe and Osaka; Japan (1 Kobe Earthquake).

How is the Kobe Port Tower earthquake proof?

It is shaped like a traditional Japanese drum and was designed to withstand earthquakes, which it did during the 1995 Kobe Earthquake. The rest of the port area was badly affected. Dampers can be added that will allow the building to stay still while they move from side to side.

Why the damage is so difference in the Kobe port area in comparison to the other parts of Kobe city and explain in details the main cause of the failure in the port area?

This was because it was built on easily moving ground which LIQUIFIED, allowing building to collapse and sink. The worst effected area was in the central part of Kobe including the main docks and port area. This area is built on soft and easily moved rocks, especially the port itself which is built on reclaimed ground.

How many buildings were destroyed in the Kobe earthquake?

The earthquake resulted in more than 6,000 deaths and over 30,000 injuries. Fires following the earthquake incinerated the equivalent of 70 U.S. city blocks. They together destroyed over 150,000 buildings and left about 300,000 people homeless.

What were the environmental impacts of the Kobe earthquake?

In factories and businesses, along with the damage to pollution prevention facilities due to the earthquake, the spill of ammonia and hydrochloric acid and the falling from the port of drums containing the raw materials of synthetic resins were reported.

How long did it take to rebuild Japan after the Kobe earthquake?

1, which goes through Kobe from east to west, took about two years to rebuild. The port took about two years to rebuild.

Can Japanese buildings withstand earthquakes?

Fortunately, all buildings in Japan are required to have an earthquake-resistant structure, which means that new construction can only be approved through rigorous compliance with earthquake-proof standards set by law.

How long did it take to clean up the Kobe earthquake?

12 MONTHS TO FOUR YEARS In 2007, it was 85 percent of the 1994 level, a Kobe government report said. — Debris removal was completed by March 1998.