Natech Damage
| Natech | JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp. - Sendai Refinery, Japan, Miyagi-Ken-Oki (Sendai) Earthquake, Japan, 1978/06/12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Unit Type | Storage Tank |
| Damage Classification | HAZUS (2010) - Storage Tank |
| Damage State | DS4 (Extensive) |
| Damaged | 3 |
| Damage State (HAZUS, 2010) | Extensive |
| Number of Damaged Units | 3 |
| References | Cooper, T. W., "A study of the performance of petroleum storage tanks during earthquakes, 1933-1995", 1997 |
| Notes | Three large tanks failed, the oil over topped the containment dikes spilling into the refinery and into harbor waters. |
| Access | Public |
Created: Serkan GIRGIN, 2012/07/24 10:22:36
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