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∙ 11y agoWell, to answer the question, Japan lies close to two techtomic plates. Japan's infastrucures weigh a lot and shifts the ground for support. This causes the plates to colide briefly and cause the ground to become unstable. This can last from 15 seconds to half an hour.
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∙ 13y agoYes, because is part of the ''ring of fire"
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When and where did the last 5 tsunamis occur?
japan
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
Why do tsunamis mostly occur in Japan?
cause japan is under sea level.
What cities do tsunamis occur in?
Not sure about cities but Japan, China, Sri-Lanka and India are countries that have tsunamis.
What influence does the pacific ring of fire have on japan?
it causes earth quakes and tsunamis which some occur in japan
What countries do tsunamis occur in?
a tsunami has to occur an a ocean because their needs to be a large body of water in order for it to be a tsunami
Was there a tsunami that recently hit Japan?
Yes. Tsunamis can occur in lakes as the result of landslides.
Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
Do tsunamis occur in summer?
Tsunamis can occur in any season. They are not a seasonal event.
How many tsunamis hit Japan?
195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total
Where do you find tsunamis the most?
Most of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean. They occur mostly in the oceans ring of fire location. Tsunamis occur after an earthquake.
What is the percent of tsunamis in the world?
80% of the worlds tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.
