The Great East-Japan Earthquake and Devastating Tsunami: An Update and Lessons from the Past Great Earthquakes in Japan since 1923

Social Support Improves Mental Health among the Victims Relocated to Temporary Housing following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

“…It is a coastal municipality in the Miyagi prefecture, about 50 km south of Sendai and 80 km west of the epicenter of the 3.11 earthquake (Ishigaki et al 2013). Iwanuma suffered tremendous damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, with 180 people killed by the tsunami (Ishigaki et al 2013) and 48% (29 km 2 ) of land inundated by seawater (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan: http://www.gsi.go.jp/common/ 000060371.pdf). Iwanuma city government exerted large efforts for group allocation for the disaster victims.…”

Aftereffects of Subduction-Zone Earthquakes: Potential Tsunami Hazards along the Japan Sea Coast

“…The earthquake is the 4th largest one since the beginning of instrumental observation of earthquakes. Although the seismic intensity reached 7 in Tohoku region, damages to humans, buildings and other infrastructures were relatively limited, comparing with the tsunami damages (Ishigaki et al 2013). The tsunami extensively flooded the coastal plains in Sendai Bay, ran up steep incised valleys in Sanriku Coast, caused nearly 19,000 deaths, most of reason was identified as drowning (Ishigaki et al 2013), total destruction of coastal communities and infrastructures, and the fatal accident of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.…”

Mental Health Crisis in Northeast Fukushima after the 2011 Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster

“…Because of radioactive substances released from FDNPP, people have been worried about the long-term health risk of radiation (Ishigaki et al 2013). As of February 7, 2013, approximately 57,000 inhabitants in Fukushima prefecture have evacuated to other prefectures, and about 100,000 people have moved to other areas within Fukushima prefecture to protect their children from radioactive pollution (Ishigaki et al 2013).…”

“…Because of radioactive substances released from FDNPP, people have been worried about the long-term health risk of radiation (Ishigaki et al 2013). As of February 7, 2013, approximately 57,000 inhabitants in Fukushima prefecture have evacuated to other prefectures, and about 100,000 people have moved to other areas within Fukushima prefecture to protect their children from radioactive pollution (Ishigaki et al 2013). One of the most seriously affected areas was the district of Soso, located in the northeast part of Fukushima prefecture, with 12 municipalities (Soma City, Minamisoma City, Shinchi Town, Namie Town, Futaba Town, Ōkuma Town, Tomioka Town, Naraha Town, Hirono Town, Iitate Village, Katsurao Village and Kawauchi Village) (Fig.…”