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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 happens to lithospheric plates when an earthquake occurs?
Lithospheric plates, which also are called tectonic plates, move towards or away from each other when an earthquake occurs.
Why did the earthquake in Tokyo Japan on March 11 2011 happen?
Japan is located along what is called a subduction zone, in which one tectonic plate slides into and under another. As these plates move they snag on one another and the rocks deform, building up tension. This is occasionally released in the form of Earthquakes.
What happen if the plates move?
If plates move and earthquake is produce! But it depends in the way it moves because it can form volcanoes and mountain too
Why do earthquakes mostly happen along tectonic plates boundaries?
Becuase when the tectonic plates shift or move, it creates an earthquake. so the closer to the tectonic plates, the more strong the earthquake.
How much further are the plates from the 2011 Japan earthquake supposed to move?
13 feet.
How far did the plates move on March 11 2011 that caused the earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
The Tectonic Plates moved 8 feet
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 did Japan recover from the earthquake or tsunami?
the plates under the ocean move's rubsto gather
How did Japan have this big earthquake 2011?
This horrible earthquake was caused by; tectonic plates, these plates were basically shoved under another plate which caused the earthquake. Some quakes move back and forth and some earthquakes; like this Japans move plates under other ones. The plates are called "The Ring of Fire" which circles around the Pacific ocean. Hawaii is smack in the middle of this ring plate. Japan's plates are 15 miles under the pacific ocean's sea floor. Please view the related source link for more explanations and photos.
Why tsunami happened in Japan?
The tsunami in Japan occurred because when the tectonic plates under ground move they cause an earthquake. Sometimes an earthquake can cause a tsunami from shaking underwater.
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.
What do plates do when an earthquake happens?
They move
What is the point where the tectonic plates move causing an earthquake?
earthquake zone or in the boundry of tectonic plates
How fast do the plates move in the relation to each other year?
The earth's plates move slowly because how big the earthquake is he bigger the amount the plates will move and the slower the earthquake is the less it moves.
About how fast do the plates move in relation to each others each year?
The earth's plates move slowly because how big the earthquake is he bigger the amount the plates will move and the slower the earthquake is the less it moves.
How fast do the plates move in relation to each other each year?
The earth's plates move slowly because how big the earthquake is he bigger the amount the plates will move and the slower the earthquake is the less it moves.
