Which cities were affected by the 2011 Japan earthquake?

Other cities destroyed or heavily damaged by the tsunami include Kamaishi, Miyako, Ōtsuchi, and Yamada (in Iwate Prefecture), Namie, Sōma, and Minamisōma (in Fukushima Prefecture), and Shichigahama, Higashimatsushima, Onagawa, Natori, and Kesennumakin (Miyagi Prefecture).

What areas were most affected by the 2011 Japan earthquake?

Within 48 hours of the disaster, World Vision sent its disaster assessment team to the most affected areas in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures.

What places did the Tohoku tsunami hit?

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude (Mw) 9.1 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Honshu in the Japan Trench. A tsunami generated by the earthquake arrived on shore within 30 minutes, overwhelmed seawalls and disabled three nuclear reactors within days.

Which countries helped Japan after the 2011 tsunami?

Several countries, including Australia, China, India, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States, sent search and rescue teams, and dozens of other countries and major international aid organizations such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent pledged financial and material support to Japan.

Where was the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami?

2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami A massive tsunami, generated by a powerful undersea earthquake, engulfed a residential area in Natori, Miyagi prefecture, northeastern Honshu, Japan, March 11, 2011. Kyodo/AP.

Where was the capital of Japan during the Tohoku earthquake?

Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県) is an area in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The area was adversely affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. The capital of Miyagi Prefecture is Sendai city.

How did the earthquake and tsunami in Japan affect the economy?

The March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan followed by the nuclear crisis has a large negative impact on Japan's economy, but a smaller effect on world trade and financial markets. Japan has lost significant physical and human capital.

How many people died in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake?

The eastern coast of the prefecture was damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku. The combination of disasters left 3 dead and one missing in Aomori. 111 people were injured and 3417 homes were destroyed. There was less damage to infrastructure in Aomori Province due to its location.