Kōbe Earthquake 1995

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:advances spurred advancements in seismic technology
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 6.9
gptkbp:casualties over 6,400 dead
gptkbp:civic_engagement increased civic engagement in disaster preparedness
gptkbp:code led to changes in building codes in Japan
gptkbp:collaboration enhanced international cooperation in disaster response
gptkbp:collaborations fostered scientific collaboration on seismic research
gptkbp:community_health impacted public health systems in the region
gptkbp:community_involvement demonstrated community resilience in recovery efforts
strengthened community organizations focused on disaster response
community rebuilding efforts were extensive
strong community efforts in recovery
gptkbp:community_support demonstrated the importance of community support networks
gptkbp:complications over 40,000 injured
gptkbp:cultural_events cultural events held to commemorate the disaster
gptkbp:cultural_exchange strengthened social cohesion among residents
gptkbp:cultural_heritage threatened cultural heritage sites in Kōbe
gptkbp:cultural_impact impact on local culture and community identity
gptkbp:damage over 100,000 buildings damaged
gptkbp:date January 17, 1995
gptkbp:depth 16 kilometers
gptkbp:disaster_education increased focus on disaster education in schools
gptkbp:displacement over 300,000 people displaced
gptkbp:economic_development influenced urban planning policies in Japan
led to urban renewal projects in Kōbe
gptkbp:economic_impact estimated $100 billion
gptkbp:economic_policy led to new government policies on disaster management
gptkbp:emergency_exits established numerous evacuation centers
gptkbp:emergency_services increased frequency of earthquake drills in schools
no significant tsunami generated
caused numerous landslides in the region
set a precedent for disaster recovery efforts in Japan
emphasized the need for disaster response training.
highlighted the importance of emergency services
increased focus on disaster preparedness in Japan
gptkbp:environmental_impact caused environmental degradation in some areas
gptkbp:financial_support need for psychological support for survivors
gptkbp:followed_by long-term psychological effects on survivors
over 1,000 aftershocks
gptkbp:funding significant government funding for recovery efforts
gptkbp:government_response criticism of initial government response
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in Japan's disaster management policies
gptkbp:home_arena near Awaji Island
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kōbe Earthquake 1995
gptkbp:infrastructure significant damage to roads and railways
gptkbp:international_response received from various countries
gptkbp:last_eruption gptkb:Nankai_Trough
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kōbe,_Japan
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage worldwide
gptkbp:memorials various memorials established in Kōbe
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of earthquake preparedness
initiated public awareness campaigns on earthquake safety
gptkbp:reform slow economic recovery in the affected areas
gptkbp:research led to numerous scientific studies on earthquakes
stimulated research in earthquake engineering
gptkbp:responds_to Japanese government mobilized emergency services
gptkbp:revival took several years to rebuild
gptkbp:significance one of the most destructive earthquakes in Japan's history
gptkbp:type_of_insurance massive insurance claims filed after the disaster
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kōbe_Harbor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6