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It was reported that the height of the tsunami wave that struck a coastal city in Japan's on March 11, 2011 was just over 77 feet high. In most places the waves were up to 4 stories high at 10 meters (33 feet).
The tsunami was so powerful its waves traveled the entire Pacific Ocean and were felt from the coasts of Alaska to that of Chile. The wave speed was estimated to be 500mph or 800 kilometers per hour.
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How big was the Tsunami in Japan in 2011?
Estimated wave height: 10 meters. Earthquake Richter scale: 8.9
When did the japan tsunami hit?
11, March 2011 ... It did not estimate losses from the tsunami or the damage .... 8.9 Earthquake struck Japan that's a really big it self for the history of earth quakes..
How is a tsunami?
a big wave
Why did the tsunami do so much damage to japan?
Because it was a big tsunami Yes it was a big tsunami, but it was originally the earthquake that done the damage. Because of the 8.9/9.0 earthquake, the tsunami was created and destroyed Japan.
What is tsunami in Hindi?
Really the word Tsunami is from japan. Its English meaning is "seismic sea waves".
How big was the Tsunami in Japan in 2011?
Estimated wave height: 10 meters. Earthquake Richter scale: 8.9
What happened on 3-11-11 in japan?
earthquake and a big wave thing the big wave thing is called a tsunami.
Why was it a tsunami in Japan 2011?
there was tsunami because the earthquake had a high magnitude,so made big that caused the tsunami
When did the japan tsunami hit?
11, March 2011 ... It did not estimate losses from the tsunami or the damage .... 8.9 Earthquake struck Japan that's a really big it self for the history of earth quakes..
How is a tsunami?
a big wave
How did the tsunami in japan take place?
There was a really big earthquake in the sea off Japan . About 9 on the Richter scale. This then caused the tidal wave.
Why did the tsunami do so much damage to japan?
Because it was a big tsunami Yes it was a big tsunami, but it was originally the earthquake that done the damage. Because of the 8.9/9.0 earthquake, the tsunami was created and destroyed Japan.
Who is the author of the big wave?
"The Big Wave" was written by Pearl S. Buck. It is a story about a young boy named Jiya who lives in a fishing village in Japan and experiences a devastating tsunami.
If tsunami is for an ocean wave what would the wave be called for Lake Baikal?
Its still called a tsunami. There was a big Tsunami there in 1861/62
How big was the tsunami in Japan?
The tsunami in japan was 23-27 feet tall hope this helps
How big is the Japan tsunami?
The tsunami that struck Japan was reported from 23-27 feet tall.
How big was japan tsunami?
very big :P
