Ayaka Kamiyama and Akihiro Iijima
Current Trends in EcoFriendly Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake
792 - 795
2012
6
12
International Journal of Geological and Environmental Engineering
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/5101
https://publications.waset.org/vol/72
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
On March 11, 2011, the East coast of Japan was hit by
one of the strongest earthquakes in history, followed by a devastating
tsunami. Although most lifelines, infrastructure, and public facilities
have been restored gradually, recovery efforts in terms of disposal of
disaster waste and revival of primary industry are lagging. This study
presents a summary of the damage inflicted by the earthquake and the
current status of reconstruction in the disaster area. Moreover, we
discuss the current trends and future perspectives on recently
implemented ecofriendly reconstruction projects and focus on the
proenvironmental behavior of disaster victims which is emerging as a
result of the energy shortage after the earthquake. Finally, we offer
ideas for initiatives for the next stage of the reconstruction policies.
Open Science Index 72, 2012