EEFIT Mission Report: The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011
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21 November 2011

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EEFIT Mission Report: The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011

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21 November 2011
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Date published

21 November 2011

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Free

This report describes the geological conditions and details observations relating to the earthquake and tsunami effects on local structures.

The EEFIT Mission team detail the underlying geological conditions which lead to the earthquake and tsunami, including the rupture zone, tectonics, coastal morphology and tsunami severity.

The report also includes details of:

  • Field observations on tsunami damage to buildings
  • Field observations on geotechnical effects
  • Effects of the earthquake and tsunami on the energy sector and other industries
  • Tsunami preparedness, warning and evacuation
  • Observations on relief and recovery
  • The use of geospatial data for damage mapping and disaster management

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Format:
pdf
Pages:
204
Publisher:
EEFIT

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Report Resilience Structural failure Seismic & Vibration Structural Behaviour EEFIT

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