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The earthquake shifted Eastern Japan towards North America by about 13 feet . The quake also shifted the earth's axis by 6.5 inches .
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How much did the earth move on its axis from the japan earthquake?
According to a Yahoo article, the earth moved about one parking space of its axis
What is the Magnitude of an earthquake and how big was the earthquake in Japan?
The magnitude of an earthquake is a number used to quantify how much energy was released during the earthquake. The earthquake in Japan that occurred on Friday, March 10, 2011, had a moment magnitude of 8.9.
How much warning was there on the Japan tsunami and earthquake in March 2011?
There was little to no warning about the coming of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 2011.
How did the 2011 Japan earthquake change surface of the earth?
NASA scientists reported that the displacement of land masses in Japan due to the 2011 9.0-magnitude earthquake may have caused a shift in the axis of the Earth - by about 6.5 inches. The USGS reported that the quake moved 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.
What are the Main features of earthquake?
There are a number of features of an earthquake. The main features include vibration of the earth surface, possible destruction of buildings and property, movement of tectonics under the surface of the earth and so much more.
How many inches did Japan move because of the earthquake?
it moved the earth 10 inches on its axis and also japan by that much
How much did the earth move on its axis from the japan earthquake?
According to a Yahoo article, the earth moved about one parking space of its axis
How much damage did the japan earthquake cause?
The earth's globe turned 10cm.
How much further are the plates from the 2011 Japan earthquake supposed to move?
13 feet.
Why can people not live on much of Japan's land?
In Japan there are huge earthquake zone.
What is the cause of most major earthquakes?
The earth has plates on the ground that move and when it shakes too much it causes an earthquake. When on a fault line, the plates move even more causing bigger earthquakes in places such as Japan, San Francisco, and Los Angeles
What is the Magnitude of an earthquake and how big was the earthquake in Japan?
The magnitude of an earthquake is a number used to quantify how much energy was released during the earthquake. The earthquake in Japan that occurred on Friday, March 10, 2011, had a moment magnitude of 8.9.
How much warning was there on the Japan tsunami and earthquake in March 2011?
There was little to no warning about the coming of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 2011.
How did the 2011 Japan earthquake change surface of the earth?
NASA scientists reported that the displacement of land masses in Japan due to the 2011 9.0-magnitude earthquake may have caused a shift in the axis of the Earth - by about 6.5 inches. The USGS reported that the quake moved 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.
How much do plates move in a year?
The earth's plates move slowly because how big the earthquake is he bigger the amount the plates will move and the slower the earthquake is the less it moves.
How much of japan is effected by the earthquake?
All was affected, but the north mainly.
How earthquake is generated?
The plates that construct the Earth either slip past each other, or two move towards each other whilst creating a gap between others, this movement causes a vibration in which is the Earthquake. Depending on which plates move, depends on the type of Earthquake and thus, how much damage is caused. Hope it helps :)
