- As a country that experiences many earthquakes do you think Japan should have better earthquake detection systems?
- Should Japan still be weary of aftershocks or should their main focus now be recovery?
- What else can countries do to prepare for and respond to earthquakes?
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Japan Earthquake
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/16/world/asia/second-powerful-earthquake-strikes-japan.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FJapan&action=click&contentCollection=world®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=collection&_r=0
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I think it is obvious to say that a country like Japan should have better earthquake detection systems. Since Japan does have a lot of earthquakes, they should be more prepared. Earthquakes that have large magnitudes, like this one dont just affect a few people, but the country as a whole. With new detection systems, more lives will be saved, and less people would be injured. I think that installing new systems may be expensive, but it would defiantly be worth it.
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ReplyDeleteFor question two, I think that Japan should definitely be weary of aftershocks as well as future quakes. Obviously they also need to focus on recovery simultaneously to help those hurt in the quake, those who've lost their homes, etc. Since it is difficult to focus on both I think that other countries should support Japan as well as other countries during natural disasters like this one.
ReplyDeleteI think other countries will be able to respond to earthquakes better if they can have better earthquake detection systems and make buildings out of less rigid materials so buildings will wobble but not break and crumble if an earthquake happens. However, especially in countries that experience many earthquakes but may not have the money to install detection systems, I think they should also focus on making their emergency rescue teams and hospitals well equipped so they will be prepared in an earthquake. Countries need to be better prepared for what happens after an earthquake since that is when many people die or are injured.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Japan needs to focus on recovery as well as being wary of aftershocks. Because Japan is a country that is so vulnerable to natural disasters, working on preparing the people of Japan for earthquakes and natural disasters would be the most beneficial to the country.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Japan needs to focus on recovery as well as being wary of aftershocks. Because Japan is a country that is so vulnerable to natural disasters, working on preparing the people of Japan for earthquakes and natural disasters would be the most beneficial to the country.
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ReplyDeleteWhile it may be easier and more convenient to build buildings cost-effectively, spending the time preparing for an earthquake will definitely prove to be beneficial in the long run. Since the probability of experiencing an earthquake is so high in Japan (compared to other countries), they should theoretically have the most focus on it. Dealing with earthquakes is somewhat similar to dealing with climate change: it's often easier for governments to spend money dealing with the situation AFTER a disaster occurs because they morally have no other option but to help the people who are suffering. On the other hand, it is often difficult to get people invested in the cause (preparing for an earthquake/preventing climate change) if the consequences are not affecting them currently.
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