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What year did Japan earthquake happen?
The recent magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday March 11, 2011.Related resources:List of earthquakes in JapanToday's Earthquakes in Japan
Is it the first time an earthquake and TSUNAMI hit Japan?
No. It is only one of many times that an earthquake and tsunami have hit Japan. Earthquakes in subduction zones such as the one of the coast of Japan often trigger tsunamis. The March 2011 earthquake, at magnitude 9.0, was the strongest on record in Japan though.
How many earthquakes have japan had over the years?
Because the island of Japan lies in an area where several plates meet, it has experienced frequent earthquakes. Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy or seismic waves when these plates move. See the related links below for a list of earthquakes that have hit Japan in the past. The most recent earthquake and biggest to ever hit Japan occured March 11, 2011 and measured 8.9 on the Richter scale.
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
Where was the source of the earthquake that hit Japan on May 11 2011?
well it happened on how all earthquakes form. The tectonic plates move under the earth causing an earthquake. Japan is right near a plate line so frequent large earthquakes happen in this country.
What happened before the Earthquakes started in Japan?
a tsunami struckAnswer #2Actually the earthquakes caused the tsunami that hit Japan. There were hundreds of forequakes (ranging from magnitude 4.4 to 6.4) starting on March 9 and leading up the large 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm (Japan standard time).
When will earthquakes hit in California in 2011?
it already did hit! a guy got sucked in!
Did the March 11 2011 Japan earthquake break any records?
Yes. The March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan was the most powerful known earthquake ever to have hit Japan, and one of the five most powerful earthquakes in the world overall since modern record-keeping began in 1900.
What was the Japanese crisis that took place in 2011?
The Japanese crisis that took place in 2011 was an earthquake and tsunami. It was the most powerful documented earthquake to hit Japan and one of the five most disastrous earthquakes in the world.
When did the 2011 earthquake hit Japan?
On March 11, 2011.
Why is Japan often hit by earthquakes?
Japan is hit because its it right next to two Tectonic Plates that constantly rub up against each other.
When and where was there a tsumini?
There was one in japan recently. In 2011 the Tsumini hit Japan and there nuclear power plant exploded, causing many deaths.
