What happened on Friday and why was it so deadly?
What happened on Friday and why was it so deadly? Adapted from original by Andy McFadden, using © Let’s Sign BSL graphics - www.DeafBooks.co.uk
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Friday March 11 2011
Japan earthquake: Waking up to tsunami devastation
Think – Pair – Share Imagine you are one of the survivors there. Describe what you would do and what your feelings would be.
What caused the tsunami and why was it so deadly? Your Task: Design your own diagram to explain what causes a tsunami and why tsunamis are so deadly
What have been the effects of the tsunami so far? Effects of the tsunami in Japan
The Tsunami hits
Effects of the Tsunami
Effects: The day after in Kesennuma City, Miyagi (the worst hit area)
The effects: buildings have been destroyed, dragged around and destroyed, whilst people are in shock
Responses: Emergency services are trained to deal with the effects of earthquakes but were not prepared for this
Amazing stories - man rescued after his house has been dragged 10 miles out to sea by the returing water
People evacuated and the injured in emergency shelters and hospitals
Ordinary people and rescuers search amongst the debris
The full scale: before and after in Sendai
Effects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami Your Task: What have been the effects of the earthquake and tsunami so far? Effects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami