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March 13th, 2011 Andalora Chronicle’s Tsunami hits Honshu, Japan! On March 11th, 2011 a horrifying tsunami occurred along with a terrible earthquake. It had struck off the coast of Honshu, Japan's most populous island near Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture. The earthquake churned up a devastating tsunami that swept over cities and farmland along the northern part of Japan. Walls of water tore away houses and cars as terrified residents fled the coast. A ship carrying more than 100 people was swept away by the tsunami.
DAILY LIFE Honshu is always ready for earthquakes. They know the procedures, because Japan is located in a region, where several continental plates meet, the country experiences frequent earthquakes. But that doesn’t stop them! Northern Honshu is also known for its interesting folk customs and festivals and large number of hot springs. Little non-Japanese travel around this area and foreign visitors should be prepared for few English speakers. ECONOMICAL IMPACT When the earthquake and tsunami hit on March 11, the long-term effects of the disaster are getting careful attention. The nation’s record-breaking earthquake had caused damage to many nuclear reactors – drawing concerns over radioactive leaks. Though the human toll from the tragedy is immense, environmental history scholar John McNeill, a university professor in the School of Foreign Service says, “The impact on the environment in Japan actually may be minimal.” So the great majority of Japan remains unaffected. The tsunami damaged the built environment and natural environment along the shorelines of northern Honshu, Japan’s biggest island.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN You can prepare for an earthquake by taking a two-step approach. The first step, is to make sure that you have your earthquake survival gear and know how to secure your home and personal safety when an earthquake strikes. The second thing is to make sure that you’re able to grab everything you need – necessities, keepsakes, vital information – and leave for a safer location, in less than ten minutes. You should always try to have a battery powered flashlights, extra cash, a supply of canned or frozen food that doesn’t need to be cooked to be eaten, and the all-important supply of water – enough to last you and everyone in your family for three days. And, because there might be glass and all sorts of broken things out there, rubber-soled shoes, a warm jacket and other emergency gear should be easily reachable from your bed or right inside your closet.
-Published by, Alexis Andalora