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it usually travels at around 45 mph when it arrives at the shore.
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How long did it take for the tsunami in Japan to hits its own coast of Honshu after the earthquake. In other words from the time of the earthquake how much time did people have to get away?
A Tsunami can travel as fast a jetliner in flight which is anywhere from 500-600 mph. The earthquake occurred about 80 miles of the coast, although a Tsunami will slow as it hits the coast line, you can figure residents had anywhere from 8 - 15 minutes to get to higher ground. Not much time!
How far inland tsunami wave surge?
The tsunami can flood as fast as a commercial jet plane.
What coast did the japanese tsunami hit in 2011?
East Coast
Was there a tsunami that has hit the coast of Australia?
No
Where do you see a tsunami?
on the coast of the oceans
How fast was the tsunami in Japan?
About 525 mph. Faster than a jet plane. It took about 10 hours to reach the west coast of North America.
Why do tsunamis go so fast?
tsunami goes so fast because it comes from sea only makes tsunami fast
Where did actually tsunami hit japan?
the coast...
Where does the tsunami of Japan come from?
From Pacific coast.
What will you do if tsunami is following you?
I will run as fast as i can and go into the place where tsunami will not reach.
Can the Caribbean have a tsunami?
Yes, In fact there is concern about a tsunami striking the Caribbean and U.S. east coast.
What is the status of the tsunami watch on the west coast?
See the related link to view a map of the warning levels for the West Coast in the wake of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
