Kashiwazaki, Japan, earthquake of July 16, 2007 : lifeline performance

This report discusses in detail the effects of this earthquake on lifeline systems in electric power, communication, water and wastewater, highways, ports, railways, gas system and tanks, and emergency response. Most chapters provide an overview of the system s performance, followed by sections describing the system, its damage, emergency response, and recovery. Each chapter finishes with conclusions and recommendations.