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How many buildings and kilometers did the tohoku earthquake and tsunami destroy?
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How tsunami is a disaster?
it causes floods and can destroy buildings and can make people drown.
Why there was no tsunami after Haiti's earthquake?
Haiti's earthquake was not strong enough to produce a tsunami. The earthquake caused a lot of destruction in Haiti, but that was largely because the buildings in Haiti had not been designed to withstand earthquakes. The earthquake in Haiti had its epicentre on LAND not in the ocean. Thus there was no sea floor movement associated with the earthquake which could have produced a tsunami.
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
Was japan ready for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
In theory yes because they had invested billions in earthquake resistant buildings and 10 metre high tsunami barriers. Unfortunately due to the earthquake the whole of Japan was lowered by a metre so the barriers were too low.
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
What things did the tsunami in japan destroy?
The tsunami destroyed many buildings and damaged nuclear reactors
What are any other impacts that earthquakes do to the earth?
An earthquake on land can cause extensive damage and loss of life as buildings collapse. If the earthquake happens under the sea, a tsunami can form and destroy coastal areas and some way inland.
How tsunami is a disaster?
it causes floods and can destroy buildings and can make people drown.
How is Japan going to recover after the earthquake and tsunami?
They already have started to begin. by rebuilding their their buildings
Why there was no tsunami after Haiti's earthquake?
Haiti's earthquake was not strong enough to produce a tsunami. The earthquake caused a lot of destruction in Haiti, but that was largely because the buildings in Haiti had not been designed to withstand earthquakes. The earthquake in Haiti had its epicentre on LAND not in the ocean. Thus there was no sea floor movement associated with the earthquake which could have produced a tsunami.
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
Was japan ready for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
In theory yes because they had invested billions in earthquake resistant buildings and 10 metre high tsunami barriers. Unfortunately due to the earthquake the whole of Japan was lowered by a metre so the barriers were too low.
What did the japan tsunami destroy?
it destroys buildings , roads, powerlines, picks up cars and kills people
How has the tsunami and earthquake in Japan affected the many ecosystem and their ability to support life?
It damaged their houses, buildings, and everything.
What are the types of waves produced by an earthquake?
it is a well known wave that can easily destroy homes depending on its size, a tsunami!
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
Why did the tsunami do so much damage to japan?
Because it was a big tsunami Yes it was a big tsunami, but it was originally the earthquake that done the damage. Because of the 8.9/9.0 earthquake, the tsunami was created and destroyed Japan.
