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it was a 8.9 earth quake
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What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
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.
Many strong earthquakes are caused by what?
Many strong earthquakes are caused by plates sliding apart.
What countries are most severely and frequently affected by earthquakes?
Japan is frequently affected by earthquakes. Additionally, the United States has area affected by earthquakes.
What natural disasters happen in Japan?
The most recent disaster in Japan was the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami, which has killed over 15,000 people with as many left missing. Japan is on the "Ring of Fire", and routinely experiences strong earthquakes; it is also subject to periodic tropical storms and typhoons. And it is a string of volcanic islands; it's not uncommon for some of those volcanoes to erupt.
A place that has man earthquakes?
Japan it gets very strong earthquakes and may cause a tsunami
How strong are the earthquakes in Japan on the rector scale?
about 8.9 was the first one
How strong was the Japan tsunami?
The tsunami doesn't have a rating of strength like the earthquakes do but their were 20 to maybe30 foot waves racing in and through japan
What is the cause for earthquakes in Japan?
The Movement of Techtonic Plates causes the earthquakes in Japan.
Why in japan houses are made of wood?
Houses in Japan are made of wood as japan is prone to earthquakes and does experience constant earthquakes
How strong was the Tsunami?
The tsunami doesn't have a rating of strength like the earthquakes do but their were 20 to maybe30 foot waves racing in and through Japan
Where is the most liable place for earthquakes?
The most liable place for an earthquake is on a major fault line. Japan suffers strong earthquakes yearly. They suffer about 1500 a year.
Are japans buildings earthquake proof?
Engineers in Japan design the buildings with the understanding of the frequency and intensity of earthquakes. They build the buildings to move with the motion of earthquakes so they will not crumble.
Was Japan a major area for Earthquakes?
Yes, Japan is an earthquake-prone spot. Japan is more likely to have earthquakes than many other countries.
Which months do Japan have their earthquakes in?
There is no specific time frame that earthquakes occur in.
Who can be affected by an earthquake?
Anyone can; even people continents away can be affected by really strong earthquakes. Japan had an earthquake and a tsunami that caused a tsunami in Hawaii.
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
