Japan’s society and geography has endured many tragic events within the last two hundred years, two of which play and integral part in shaping its society and moving it forward. These two events are natural disasters involving earthquakes, and tsunamis —and in a particular instance, a mix of both. Through the circumstances the Japanese found themselves in after these disasters, they had to rebuild with proper collaboration and communication. In terms of the Great Kanto earthquake in 1923, communication was primarily through newspapers (Schencking 2013, 80). However, with the modern age came social media, and thus the Japanese communicated both during and after the earthquake and tsunami disaster known as 3/11 using social media. The day of and after 3/11, social …show more content…
I will then discuss the role of social media during 3/11 and how the exchanging, combining of information and the finding of relief services each minimized precarity and established solidarity. In this section, I use information from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, a study on the functionality of social in the aftermath of the earthquake, and example tweets regarding relief services. Next, I will focus on the role of social media after 3/11, again analyzing how the exchanging, combining of information and the finding of relief services each minimized precarity and established solidarity differently than that of during it. To discuss social media role after 3/11, I will again used the United Nations as a source, in addition to the testimony of a writer from the popular newspaper Asahi Shimbun in Japan and a Bavarian writer’s research on the emotional effects of images in social
About 4000 people were killed over 9000 that were injured that was this famous event you might ask? It was the loma prieta earthquake, also known as the world series earthquake. Taking place in san francisco 1898 this was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the bay area. This earthquake caused an estimate of 5.6 billion dollars for the total damage it had done .The person the was interviewed for this event was Mr.Demichel.he was about 10 when he felt the earthquake.
On Saturday, the 3rd of November a 6.0 earthquake hit the Westfield Belconnen mall in Canberra. The earthquake frightened many in the mall and went outside. The damage that was caused inside the epicenter was moderate. Pictures and books in stores fell down. Dishes, glass wear and windows were broken during the earthquake. Some of the heavy furniture was moved around during the earthquake. Plaster in the mall varying between considerable and large amounts. Chimneys cracked and some of the walls cracked. Some tiles and bricks were loosened and the corner to the 1st entrance way came off. Major destruction was caused to the weakest parts of the mall. Water pipes in the mall were ruined and the electricity stopped for about an hour, which was disruptive for shops that had electrical appliances or stores that sold game consoles and computers. Stores that had food in them had to shut down and remove the food. They then had to find other places to store the food since fridges weren’t working. There was also some damage that was outside of the epicenter. The damage spanned
Imagine if you had to restart your life, new shelter, new job, new lifestyle. Well locals or people in the Philippines had to restart their life when an earthquake with an magnitude of 7.1 hit the country and destroyed people’s lives. The earthquake had a devastating 7.1 magnitude. The earthquake hit the Philippines on October 15th, 2013. The likely culprit of the earthquake was the East Bohol Fault because the two tectonic plates were sliding against each other and the creates an earthquake. Sadly, earthquake killed more than 90 people. Ports, schools, and airports were damaged. A hospital collapsed then that lead to a killing of 18 people. Children were also injured at sports complexes because people rushed the exits when the the ground started to shake. Lastly, 5 people were killed in a landslide that was triggered from the earthquake. What really matters though is how people respond to the
Have you ever been in a deadly earthquake? In 2013, the people of the Philippines experienced one. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake that affected around 43,000 people with 2,211 aftershocks that ended up killing a total of 185 people. Earthquakes are known as one of the most dangerous natural disasters. This horrific event happened October 15th, 2013. The earthquake hit hardest in the central Philippines, it was reported to be caused by the East Bohol Fault. People act in a response to a natural disaster by gathering resources, spreading word, and government aid.
On April 18, 1906 at 5:12 a.m. an earthquake of an estimated moment magnitude of 7.8 hit
An earthquake is where two transform plate boundaries slide and creak the earth. This is what happened in the Philippines. Although it was in 2013 the people are still in need of help to get back to their daily lives. The Philippines earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1. This earthquake was gigantic, and it took down many buildings that were in its path. Lucky the children were not in school that day because of the Muslim holidays the earthquake caused the school to collaspe. If the children were in school, then it would have killed most of the kids.There were 2,100 aftershocks. The day of the quake was October 15, 2013. People respond to a natural disaster by gathering materials and donations, spreading the word, and the government's aid.
So on the Wednesday morning early I wake up about 5 o’clock, feeling my bed rocking as though I am in a ship on the ocean, and for a moment I think I am dreaming that I am crossing the water on my way to my beautiful country, and so I take no notice for the moment, and then as the rocking continues, I get up and go the window, raise the shade and look out, and what I see makes me tremble with fear. I see the buildings trooping over and I hear the cries and screams of men and women and children.
On January 26th after the British had fled, two French ships led by Jean Francois (Flood, 2006 p. 34) arrived spontaneously (Flood, 2006 p. 35). It was said that once French arrived they had intentions of being nothing more than having a peaceful encounter within the voyage in Australia, resulting in firing on the natives to try to keep them quiet when setting up camp (Flood, 2006 p. 35). The results of the French encounter resulted the aftermath of wreckage of their ships being found on Vanikoro in the Santa Cruz Islands in 1826 (Flood, 2006 p. 34). The engagement in which Aboriginals had previously endured and reciprocate towards the British and later French, had shifted towards a more aggressive and defending motion (Flood, 2006 p. 35-36,
The great earthquake in California on April 18, 1906, killed 3 thousand people. The devastation of earthquakes is tremendous and terrifying. Earthquakes are unpredictable they can happen at any time. Earthquakes can destroy homes and collapse skyscrapers in a matter of seconds. They also start fires destroy water pipes sewage lines.
California’s unique geography as a state makes it a very appealing place to call home. From the odd east to west transverse San Gabriel mountain ranges of the Los Angeles Basin, to the bumpy coastal ranges of the Bay Area, any person can find a compatible topographic terrain to their liking. California may seem to be the perfect place to live with its ideal climate and extensive geographic features. However, due to California’s location over the shifting continental plates, coupled with its enormous and also multiple faults, at any time this great state can fall victim to a seismic disaster. After examining evidence from both Rong-Gong Lin’s II Los Angeles Times article of April 18, 2016 and the NOVA videos Killer Quake ( 2006), Earthquake (2007), as well as Geologic Journey II – Episode 3 (The Pacific Rim: Americas) – Part 3 (San Francisco) and The Great San Francisco Earthquake (American Experience ~ 2005), one can take a comparative account of the three major earthquakes of California’s past. Although each earthquake was very devastating on is own; the Great Quake 0f 1906, the Loma Prieta quake of 1989, and the NorthRidge quake of 1994 each amounted to an extensive forfeiture of property and life. Each of these earthquakes created much suffering and loss. It is imperative for each citizen of this great state to understand the damage that a California quake can actually do and be prepared; for the threat of one always looms.
On October 17, 1989, two tectonic plates--the North American and the Pacific--slid against each other on the San Andreas Fault. The result was California having a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area, also known as the Loma Prieta earthquake. The destruction was costly, with damages adding up to about $6 billion, but more so were the lives lost. The casualty rate of this earthquake was 63 people and over 3,800 injured. The count could have been a lot worse, however, had it not been for the baseball game at San Francisco's Candlestick Park between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics going on at the time of the natural disaster. Now referred to as the "Earthquake Series," the third game of the 1989 World Series collided
Media outlets constantly publish that California is long overdue for a massive earthquake. Thus, the question is, when will it happen? And when it occurs, are we going to be prepared for it? There are several easy ways to prepare for an earthquake, such as planning an evacuation route at home and in the office and putting together an earthquake kit filled with supplies. But, what if we could have an alarm that provides us with an earthquake warning before it actually occurs? A Mexico City-based startup called Grillo, Spanish for cricket, has developed an early earthquake warning system that can give Mexicans a two minute heads up before an earthquake happens.
George Heinrich Crist, a resident of Kentucky, was settled with his family in a well-built house when the New Madrid Earthquake of 1811 came across their path, unlike a storm this “thing” had no warnings. He chose to share his account of this quake, or quakes. This was part of his life and also a part of history in the making so that is why I believe he shared his personal essay. It’s not an argumentative account but rather short entries from 5 months from his life. Kentucky wasn’t the only state that was hurt, 6 other states were involved. The term “New Madrid Earthquake” refers to portions of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. This was the biggest earthquake (series of earthquakes) as it changed the course of the Mississippi river.
An analysis on the mechanism of destruction, impact, recovery, responses and future steps of the 2011 M6.3 Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
the quake. "I want my children to have a better life," he said. "Mine is over." (Petrou). Augustin was living in his car with his children and had no idea what to do.