The consequences of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan have affected the islands in many ways especially on a national level. The aftershocks during the first week were multiple small earthquakes that exceeded 4.0 magnitudes and continued to shake the islands. According to the U.S Geological Survey, the island of Honshu has moved about eight feet (2.4 meters). The results have now caused tsunamis affecting the entire northeastern coast of Japan. Across Japan there was a widespread loss of electricity. The loss of electricity has required a significant need for additional natural gases and oil. Japan already is the third largest consumer of oil and will continue to consume heavily because of this massive disaster. The economic loss is substantial, setting the country back at least $309 Billion. This places the country of Japan at red alert. The characteristics of red alert include: high causalities, extensive damage, and it usually requires a national and international response. This disaster has affected the entire nation as a whole, but it has created consequences for the rest of the world as well.
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