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What place in Japan did the earthquake and tsunami hit?
The tsunami began with a 8.9 earthquake that hit all of Japan. That caused the tsunami. Nearly all of Japan was hit. Other countries were hit too. They were Hawii, New Philipiens, and the west coast of the U.S.A. (California, Washington, Oregon) The tsunami hit JAPAN on the island of Honshu in Sendai. The Iwate-kun prefecture, Miyagi-kun prefecture were destroyed and others were affected.
How were the people affected in the japan tsunami 2011?
The people of Japan were effected by the tsunami, the way they were effected was people couldn't fly to other places were it's safe and many died
What happened in the Japan tsunami?
On March 11, 2011 there was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Sendai triggering a massive tsunami that hit of eastern coasts of Japan. In was reported that the earthquake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan, with smaller waves in many other countries, with a significant surge and damage as far away as Chile, on the opposite side of the world from Japan. In Japan, the waves are reported to have traveled up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland. Many thousands of people were killed in both the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
Why did japan survive the quake but not the tsunami?
Because Japan is a earth quake prone country and has houses and other things built for surviving an earthquake up to 10 magnitude. But Japan wasn't, in any way prepared for the tsunami.
Did santa cruz have a tsunami?
No. However, the earthquake and following tsunami in Japan did have a pretty large effect on Santa Cruz. Because Santa Cruz has a pretty narrow opening to the sea, the ripples from the tsunami in Japan did a lot of damage in the harbor. Due to the narrow opening, the waves became much larger and caused boats to crash into each other. Some boats sunk, and a bridge suffered some damage too.
When did the tsunami occur in other countries?
Hawwi and japan
What countries are helping Japan in 2011 after earthquake and tsunami?
The United States of America and some other near by countries.
Did the tsunami in japan hit other countries?
yes it hit Hawaii and the west coast of the United States
What place in Japan did the earthquake and tsunami hit?
The tsunami began with a 8.9 earthquake that hit all of Japan. That caused the tsunami. Nearly all of Japan was hit. Other countries were hit too. They were Hawii, New Philipiens, and the west coast of the U.S.A. (California, Washington, Oregon) The tsunami hit JAPAN on the island of Honshu in Sendai. The Iwate-kun prefecture, Miyagi-kun prefecture were destroyed and others were affected.
What is tsunami and Can it happen in the western coast of India?
After the Tsunami hit Japan, 55 other countries got warnings, But no one knows exactly where its coming next, that's why there called natural disasters. This is what i red in a article, SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said.
In what ocean did the Indonesian Tsunami occur?
The Tsunami that devastated Indonesia and other countries in 2004 was in the Indian Ocean.
Was a tsunami generated in Japan?
There was a massive tsunami triggered by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on March 11, 2011. In was reported that the earthquake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan, with smaller waves in many other countries, with a significant surge and damage as far away as Chile, on the opposite side of the world from Japan. In Japan, the waves are reported to have traveled up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland.
How were the people affected in the japan tsunami 2011?
The people of Japan were effected by the tsunami, the way they were effected was people couldn't fly to other places were it's safe and many died
What other area had the most damage from the 2011 Tsunami not including Japan?
Australia
What happened in the Japan tsunami?
On March 11, 2011 there was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Sendai triggering a massive tsunami that hit of eastern coasts of Japan. In was reported that the earthquake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan, with smaller waves in many other countries, with a significant surge and damage as far away as Chile, on the opposite side of the world from Japan. In Japan, the waves are reported to have traveled up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland. Many thousands of people were killed in both the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
Why did japan survive the quake but not the tsunami?
Because Japan is a earth quake prone country and has houses and other things built for surviving an earthquake up to 10 magnitude. But Japan wasn't, in any way prepared for the tsunami.
What countries are in Japan?
Japan is just one country, it does not contain any other countries.
