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Wow!!! Losses due to Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan reached 309 billion U.S. dollars

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That Number are very fantastic, $309 billion U.S. Dollar???. Wow!! . . The Japanese government, as reported by AP news agency on Wednesday (March 23, 2011), said the losses due to earthquake and tsunami that struck the country early this month could reach U.S. $ 309 billion. Can you count them correctly, hehe.. that’s a lot of money. It is a calculation of the Cabinet Office of Japan from total devastation that occurred in infrastructure, residential buildings, and offices in Japan. The Japanese government plans to inject fresh funds into banks as loan funds for companies that are trying to rise from the devastating disaster. The funds are planned to be taken from emergency fund of U.S. $ 135 billion, which is prepared at the breaking of Lehman Brothers in 2008. In addition, Tokyo is also currently preparing soft loans amounting to U.S. $ 122 billion to help companies that were damaged by earthquake. Good news,,,I hope everyone can re-live their lives as before, and no one tried...

Valuable Lessons from the Japanese Earthquake 2011

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March 11, 2011 Japan has been rocked by such a devastating earthquake, 8.9 on Richter scale. 8.9 Richter scale earthquake is a very great size, could damage any buildings within radius of hundreds of kilometers. You can imagine how much damage it caused. One thing that makes this natural disaster from getting worse is the destruction of nuclear power plant building. Complications resulting damage will be more severe and long and widespread impact if not handled properly. Nuclear radiation is likely to spread to various countries. We are very concerned with natural and humanitarian disasters that happen in Japan. Help our friends in Japan with the help of what we might have. If you have excess energy, help with energy. If you have more material, help with the property you have. if you do not have anything to donate, Helps our friends in Japan with a prayer. No matter how small our help, would be very meaningful for those who really need it. Many parts of the Japanese state ha...

How Bad 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake that occurred in Japan

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8.9 Richter scale earthquake which occurred in Japan have caused a tsunami and wipe out residents housing who live near the beach. Maybe we want to know what impact the damage that can be generated by an earthquake as powerful as this. Richter magnitudes Description Earthquake effects Frequency of occurrence Less than 2.0 Micro Micro earthquakes, not felt. About 8,000 per day 2.0–2.9 Minor Generally not felt, but recorded. About 1,000 per day 3.0–3.9 Often felt, but rarely causes damage. 49,000 per year (est.) 4.0–4.9 Light Noticeable shaking of indoor items, rattling noises. Significant damage unlikely. 6,200 per year (est.) 5.0–5.9 Moderate Can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions. At most slight damage to well-designed buildings. 800 per year 6.0–6.9 Strong Can be destructive in areas up to about 160 kilometres (100 mi) across in populated areas. 120 per year 7.0–7.9 Major Can cause serious damage over larger areas. 18 per year 8.0–8.9 Great Can c...