GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jan 17, 1995 CE: Kobe Earthquake. On January 17, 1995, a major earthquake struck near Kobe, Japan, killing more than 6, 000 and making more than 45, 000 people homeless.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fire fighters, even if they reached the scene of fires through rubble strewn and damaged streets, often could do little because of damage to the city water system. The death toll soared toward 5, 000. More than 25, 000 persons were reported injured, about 300, 000 homeless. Some 50, 000 buildings were destroyed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The earthquake resulted in more than 6, 000 deaths and over 30, 000 injuries. Fires following the earthquake incinerated the equivalent of 70 U.S. city blocks. They together destroyed over 150, 000 buildings and left about 300, 000 people homeless.

Detailed explanation-4: -What happened during the Kobe earthquake? The Kobe earthquake struck at 5:46 am in the Japanese coastal city of Kobe. It lasted about 20 seconds and registered as a magnitude 6.9 (7.3 on the Richter scale). The death toll was 6, 434 people killed.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Tohoku tsunami produced waves up to 40 meters (132 feet) high, More than 450, 000 people became homeless as a result of the tsunami. More than 15, 500 people died. The tsunami also severely crippled the infrastructure of the country.