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∙ 13y agoA massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami. The large earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for countries all around the Pacific ocean.
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Where and when do tsunamis happen in Japan?
they happen close 2 the beach and whenever theres some kind of earthquake happens in the pacific ocean
Where do Tsunamis happen around the world?
Tsunamis can happen anywhere there is deep water and an earthquake. The majority of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Rim.
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
Where can a tsunami happen?
Tsunamis usually happened in areas that are close to the oceans. Islands like Japan tend to be susceptible to Tsunamis.
Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?
No. Tidal waves and tsunamis are not the same thing.
How popular are tsunamis?
80% of tsunamis happen in the pacific ocean. they are common in hawaii. also in japan, new zealand, even Asia
How many tsunamis hit Japan?
195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total
Where and when do tsunamis happen in Japan?
they happen close 2 the beach and whenever theres some kind of earthquake happens in the pacific ocean
Can tsunamis happen in rivers?
No they can't. Tsunamis only happen in the ocean.
How has japan tried to prepare for tsunamis in the past?
Japan knows they have tsunamis when a valcano erupts or a earthquake happens.
Can tsunamis happen in lakes or fresh water?
tsunamis occur when earthquakes happen. Poo
Where do Tsunamis happen around the world?
Tsunamis can happen anywhere there is deep water and an earthquake. The majority of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Rim.
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
Do tsunamis only happen around islands?
No,the can happen near the United States too.but you are worse of on a island if tsunamis happen.
When and where were the last 4 tsunamis?
japan
Where can a tsunami happen?
Tsunamis usually happened in areas that are close to the oceans. Islands like Japan tend to be susceptible to Tsunamis.
What place do tsunamis happen?
tsunamis happen in papa new guinea Canada new zeland and Asia
