The day of the disaster
What day of the week did the earthquake strike Japan?
Saturday
How many people were either killed or went missing due to the earthquake?
About 18,500 people.
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?(Hint: It's just south of Tokyo)
Yokohama
Which individuals worked tirelessly to rescue survivors and provide aid?
- Firefighters and Police Officers
- Japanese Red Cross Society
- Military Personnel
- Local Citizens and Volunteers
What time the did the earthquake occur?
(Hint: Just before noon)
11:58 am
What is the total number of homes that were destroyed or severely damaged due to the earthquake?
1 million
What caused the Kanto earthquake?
It was caused by the collision and horizontal movement of the Philippine Sea Plate as it moved toward the Eurasian Plate.
Which city's rebuilding process significantly influenced modern Japanese architecture?
Tokyo
What is the exact magnitude of the Great Kanto Earthquake?
7.9
What relief did the Japanese government send?
Food, shelter and medical supplies.
What else did the earthquake trigger?
Massive fires
After the Kanto disaster, which buildings were redesigned to be more resistant to earthquakes?
- Tokyo Station
- The Imperial Palace
- The Bank of Japan
- The Tokyo National Museum
- The Marunouchi District
What natural disaster followed the earthquake, bring more devastation?
40-foot-high tsunami
What group of people was blamed for starting fires during the chaos?
Korean residents in Japan
What changes did the massive devastation lead to?
Changes in Japan's approach to these structures to improve earthquake resistance.
The Kanto Earthquake led to the formation what organization to handle disaster response and preparedness in Japan?
National Safety Division (later known as the National Disaster Management Agency, or NDMA)
What two major cities did the Kanto earthquake impact?
Tokyo and Yokohama
What other countries provided financial and material support to Japan? (List 5 countries)
- U.S - Germany
- China - Italy
- France - Russia
- U.K - India
- Canada - Australia
What role did the tsunamis triggered by the Kanto earthquake play in worsening the devastation along the coast?
These tidal waves flooded coastal areas, destroying infrastructure, homes, and port facilities.
The tsunami damage further complicated rescue and relief efforts, as many areas became submerged or inaccessible.
What type of recovery model did Japan use to rebuild entire infrastructure?
- Government-Led Reconstruction Efforts
- Modernization of Construction Methods
- Urban Planning and Zoning
- Community Involvement and Volunteerism
- International Assistance
- Focus on Infrastructure and Transportation
- Long-Term Disaster Preparedness