Surviving the 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

by Kira Freed

Overview

In March 2011, a massive earthquake hit Japan and triggered a powerful tsunami. Claiming more than 15,000 lives, destroying thousands of homes, and wiping out infrastructure, the event was one of the worst natural disasters in Japan’s history. Yet even after damage to the Fukushima power plant resulted in one of the most devastating nuclear accidents—one that continues to affect surrounding areas years after the incident—the Japanese people and government showed resilience. This volume examines the events and the national and environmental impact of this tragedy as well as the steps that have been taken to rebuild lives and homes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499436457
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Surviving Disaster Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Deadly Tremors 5

Chapter 2 Deluge or 2011 11

Chapter 3 Early warnings 19

Chapter 4 Tsunami Nits the Shores 23

Chapter 5 Nuclear Power Meltdown 35

Chapter 6 Consequences of the Disaster 41

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48