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This city of Sendai was 80 miles (128 km) from the epicentre of the March 11, magnitude 9.0, Japan Earthquake. The Japan earthquake was caused by the buildup of strain between the Eurasian plate and the Pacific plate. As the convection currents in the Mantle tried to move the crustal plates around, they were unable to move due to friction. Overtime, this is how strain was built up. The strain reaches its limit and then the plates suddenly move (destructive plate boundary). This action releases shock waves. These are what we feel in an earthquake. When the strain was released the Eurasian plate jolted/ slide upwards above the Pacific plate. This caused an upward wave to be formed. The water flowed in large circular waves which flowed in and out not reaching high land. But when enough strength in the water is gathered it can flow straight, like a wall of water. Now, with enough energy the water can flow over the land and travel as far as it can.
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How far was the 2011 earthquake from japan's shore?
The epicenter for the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011 was reported to be 129 kilometers (80 miles) off the east coast of the Oshika Peninsula, Tōhoku, near Sendai.
How far did Japan sink during 2011 earthquake?
Near Sendai....some where near 7 feet.......other places more.......other places less.....depends on the sensors placed near the epicenter......
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
What happened in the Japan tsunami?
On March 11, 2011 there was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Sendai triggering a massive tsunami that hit of eastern coasts of Japan. In was reported that the earthquake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan, with smaller waves in many other countries, with a significant surge and damage as far away as Chile, on the opposite side of the world from Japan. In Japan, the waves are reported to have traveled up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland. Many thousands of people were killed in both the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
How far did the plates move on March 11 2011 that caused the earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
The Tectonic Plates moved 8 feet
How far was the 2011 earthquake from japan's shore?
The epicenter for the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011 was reported to be 129 kilometers (80 miles) off the east coast of the Oshika Peninsula, Tōhoku, near Sendai.
How far from the epicentre were the effects of japan's earthquake felt?
The USGS reported that the quake shifted portions of northeastern Japan by as much as 2.4 m (7.9 ft) closer to North America and made portions of Japan's landmass wider than before. This was a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11, 2011.
How far did Japan sink during 2011 earthquake?
Near Sendai....some where near 7 feet.......other places more.......other places less.....depends on the sensors placed near the epicenter......
How far is sendai from Tokyo?
Far - about 550kilometers/341miles Driving takes about 6hours if the highway isn't packed and you almost double the speed limit (which is only 80k/h so most people do). About 8000yen in tolls if I recall correctly. Plane takes about 1 1/2 hours. About 13000yen from JAL/ANA sites Shinkansen takes about 2 1/2 hours. About 13000yen for reserved seats, unreserved seats or standing is cheaper.
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
When was the latest earthquake?
So far Japan's 8.9 March 13 2011
Where did the New Zealand earthquake happen?
New Zealand sits on a fault line, so earthquakes are relatively frequent. The devastating earthquake in February 2011 affected Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region at the southern end of the South Island. The epicentre occurred at Lyttelton, a small town on the harbour not far from Christchurch.
When was the last Kansas Earthquake?
The last Kansas earthquake was in 2011, the epicenter was in Sparks,Oklahoma. It was 5.6 magnitude earthquake which could be felt as far north as Salina in Kansas. The quake hit at 10:53pm on November 6, 2011.
Was the 2011 Christchurch earthquake felt in Wellington?
If you're referring to the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, it was felt as far south as Invercargill and as far north as Tauranga. So yes, I'm sure it was felt in Wellington although no major damage has been done outside of the Christchurch/Lyttelton area.
If a P-wave arrives 4 minutes after an earthquake occurs at the epicenter how far is the epicenter?
P-waves travel between 5-8 km/s. As such the epicentre could be anywhere between 1200 and 1920 km away.
What happened in the Japan tsunami?
On March 11, 2011 there was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Sendai triggering a massive tsunami that hit of eastern coasts of Japan. In was reported that the earthquake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan, with smaller waves in many other countries, with a significant surge and damage as far away as Chile, on the opposite side of the world from Japan. In Japan, the waves are reported to have traveled up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland. Many thousands of people were killed in both the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
How far did the plates move on March 11 2011 that caused the earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
The Tectonic Plates moved 8 feet
