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radiation from blown up nuclear power plants in Japan can reach the west cost of the united states through the jet stream and ocean currents

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Q: How does the earthquake in Japan affect the people in the US?
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How does earthquake in Japan affect us?

People here have family or friends there that they are worried about, the flow of parts to American factories has been disrupted shutting down assembly lines, people on the west coast are worried about radiation exposure, etc...


What countries helped Haiti in there earthquake?

US Japan China ect.


What was the worst earthquake that has happened to the US?

The worst US earthquake in terms of impact on people was probably the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which is estimated to have led to the deaths of over 3,000 people and to have left between 227,000 and 300,000 people homeless out of a population of 410,000. In terms of magnitude, the worst earthquake in recorded US history was the 1964 Alaska earthquake which had a moment magnitude of 9.2. This makes it the most powerful earthquake recorded in the US and Canada and the second most powerful earthquake recorded on Earth by seismometer.


What earthquake had the highest cost in damages in the US?

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 is generally considered to have been the most destructive US earthquake on record. It killed approximately 3,000 people and did $524 million in damage.


What is the difference between earthquake forecast and earthquake prediction?

The difference between a earthquake forecast and an earthquake prediction us that an earth quake forecast is when people say whats gonna happen and a prediction is what scientist think what might happen.

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Can a Japanese earthquake affect US?

Yes, An earthquake in Japan can result in a tsunami that impacts Hawaii, Guam, Alaska or the US west coast


How does earthquake in Japan affect us?

People here have family or friends there that they are worried about, the flow of parts to American factories has been disrupted shutting down assembly lines, people on the west coast are worried about radiation exposure, etc...


How many people did the earthquake in japan kill?

We are still unsure about the amount of deaths due to the earthquake it might be many and it might be a few. and due to that earthquake tsunamis are heading towards the US. Canada and Hawaii. the earthquake may have caused deaths already but the deaths might be starting.


What day in the US did the earthquake hit japan?

it was on Thursday march 10th


What countries helped Haiti in there earthquake?

US Japan China ect.


Is it true that japan is friends with the US?

YES (President Obama was donating to the Japan Earthquake 2011) (WW2 Is Over) (There Are JAPANESE Immigrants In The US)


How will the nuclear accidentent in japan affect the US?

Trivially.


What was the worst earthquake that has happened to the US?

The worst US earthquake in terms of impact on people was probably the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which is estimated to have led to the deaths of over 3,000 people and to have left between 227,000 and 300,000 people homeless out of a population of 410,000. In terms of magnitude, the worst earthquake in recorded US history was the 1964 Alaska earthquake which had a moment magnitude of 9.2. This makes it the most powerful earthquake recorded in the US and Canada and the second most powerful earthquake recorded on Earth by seismometer.


Which countries are contributing aid and support to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake?

Ukraine Japan US Italy Syria etc.


How did the tsunami in Japan begin?

It was set off by an earthquake. Many people believe recent large earthquakes and tsunamis such as the Indian Ocean earthquake (12/26/2004) that caused so much damage in Indonesia were set off by the HAARP weapon, an extremely powerful microwave array in Alaska. Benjamin Fulford says the earthquake in Japan of March 2011 was set off to keep Japan in line supporting US financial policies, see the related link below.


What country affect the us economy?

All countries affect the US Economy in some measure, but particularly Japan, Britain, Canada and Mexico.


What is the least deadly natural hazard for people in the US?

earthquake