平成20年(2008年)岩手・宮城内陸地震による死者・行方不明者の特徴

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The "Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku Earthquake" occurred in northeastern area of Japan on June 14, 2008. 23 persons were killed by the earthquake. It is comparatively large number of death or missing as resent earthquake disaster in Japan. Almost all victims (21 persons) were killed by sediment disaster caused by the earthquake. Three victims died near their home, on the other hand, 20 victims died far from their residence area. That is, characteristic of the disaster is that many visitors were killed by sediment disaster caused by earthquake. This character resembles the "Nagano-ken-seibu Earthquake" in 1984. In Komanoyu hot spring hotel, 7 persons were killed by debris flow. This debris flow attacked the hotel about 10 minutes after the earthquake. According to measurement from geographical map, the time required to safe place from the hotel was about 4 minutes. It is possible that they were saved if it had taken refuge quickly. Disaster prevention measure, especially non-structural measures, has mainly been considered for residents. Additionally, we must draw attention also to measures for visitor.
2009-05-31