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That's because of the shift in Earth's mass caused by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake. A microsecond is one-millionth of a second. ~ Look to the related link below .
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How much did earth move after the earthquake in Japan?
The earthquake shifted Eastern Japan towards North America by about 13 feet . The quake also shifted the earth's axis by 6.5 inches .
How much did the earth move on its axis from the japan earthquake?
According to a Yahoo article, the earth moved about one parking space of its axis
How far did the plates move on March 11 2011 that caused the earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
The Tectonic Plates moved 8 feet
How far did Japan move in the 2011 earthquake?
Parts of Japan near the epicenter moved over 4 meters, both vertically and laterally, as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake. Areas further away in Japan also moved, but not as significantly. You can view a map of the displacement with a short description at the related link.
Did the earth axis move during the Japan earthquake?
There are some reports that the displacement of land masses in Japan may have caused a shift in the axis of the Earth - by about 6.5 inches. That's because of the shift in Earth's mass caused by the 9.0-magnitude earthquake. It may have also shortened the length of Earth's days by about 1.26 microseconds. A microsecond is one-millionth of a second. ~ Look to the related link below .
Did the earth move out of orbit after the Japan earthquake?
The earthquake in Japan has moved the earth 25 centimeters(cm) and shortened the day by 1.8microseconds.
How much did earth move after the earthquake in Japan?
The earthquake shifted Eastern Japan towards North America by about 13 feet . The quake also shifted the earth's axis by 6.5 inches .
How much further are the plates from the 2011 Japan earthquake supposed to move?
13 feet.
How many inches did Japan move because of the earthquake?
it moved the earth 10 inches on its axis and also japan by that much
Where was the source of the earthquake that hit Japan on May 11 2011?
well it happened on how all earthquakes form. The tectonic plates move under the earth causing an earthquake. Japan is right near a plate line so frequent large earthquakes happen in this country.
How many feet did japan move during the 8.9 earthquake in 2011?
it moved a whole 8 feet
How much did the earth move on its axis from the japan earthquake?
According to a Yahoo article, the earth moved about one parking space of its axis
Why does japan has lot of earthquake?
Japan is sitting on 2 plates that are below the earths crust. The plates move causing earth quakes when they rub
How far did Japan move in 2011 earthquake No It actually moved 14 ft Seriously?
2.4 metres Japan moved about 8 feet! The earthquake magnitude was about 9.2! 8 feet - eastward ( island of Honshu )
How far did the plates move on March 11 2011 that caused the earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
The Tectonic Plates moved 8 feet
What caused the Japan's earthquake?
Plate tectonics. Since Japan is located between two plates, one plate subducted into the other, causing the earth's crusty nose to move, therefore causing the earthquake along with the tsunami. An old lady fell over in Canada! causing the earthquake! :3
How far did Japan move in the 2011 earthquake?
Parts of Japan near the epicenter moved over 4 meters, both vertically and laterally, as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake. Areas further away in Japan also moved, but not as significantly. You can view a map of the displacement with a short description at the related link.
