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Still more aftershocks

Those poor people -- just today there have been nineteen quakes over 5 Mag and some up to 6.2. Those are substantial quakes by themselves -- sufficient to cause damage.
Click to embiggen... Something I have not seen anywhere else is this statistic:

Aging of Japan -- The aging of Japan outweighs all other nations with the highest proportion of elderly citizens, 21% over the age of 65.

With 20% of the population unable to contribute to the rebuilding, this may have an effect on the speed with which Japan can rebuild. Another 20% are under 14 and about 60% are child to adult. Maybe they should just all of them move to Kansas -- someplace far away from any seismic activity. Sure be a boost for this nations economy... Those wanting to live by the sea could probably find enough spare change in their futons to purchase Dubai -- that place is going bust fast... Posted by DaveH at March 15, 2011 3:24 PM