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Where do many earthquakes occur?
japan
Which months do Japan have their earthquakes in?
There is no specific time frame that earthquakes occur in.
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
Do Earthquakes occur only once or twice a year?
The frequency of earthquakes depends on the location. in Japan, earthquakes occur 3 times a month, and in the Sahara in Africa they occur once in five years..
When do earthquakes occur the most?
Japan and Indonesia have it quite often.
What feature puts Japan most at risk of dangerous tidal waves?
It is on the Pacific Rim, where many earthquakes occur.
How many earthquakes occur in china every year?
Japan gets tons of earthquakes, about one every year, because of Japan's position. Japan sits on a subduction zone, meaning plates slide under another causing friction and earthquakes. Sometimes, Japan will get a tsunami caused by their frequent earthquakes.
Frequent earthquakes and active volcanoes occur in Japan because it is located on the Ring of Fire?
True
Why are earthquakes most likely to happen in japan and moscerate?
The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (tsunami).
Where are earthquakes always found?
Earthquakes ofetn occur on plate boundaries. Usually in Japan, Peru, Thailand although we have had some in Macnhester, Kent and Birmingham.
Was Japan a major area for Earthquakes?
Yes, Japan is an earthquake-prone spot. Japan is more likely to have earthquakes than many other countries.
When does an earthquake occur in japan?
Japan has some kind of earthquake nearly every day most of which are small earthquakes. There are over 1,500 earthquakes per year in Japan. This is largely due to Japan being situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire which is a hotbed of seismic activity.
