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There was a massive tsunami triggered by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on March 11, 2011.
In was reported that the earthquake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan, with smaller waves in many other countries, with a significant surge and damage as far away as Chile, on the opposite side of the world from Japan. In Japan, the waves are reported to have traveled up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland.
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What is a tsunami and how is it generated?
A Tsunami is generated by an underwater earthquake.
Was there an earthquake when the tsunami in japan happened?
Yes, the devastating tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011, was triggered by a powerful undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0. The earthquake, known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, generated massive ocean waves that resulted in the tsunami.
Will the japan Tsunami 2011 hit Indonesia?
The 2011 Japan Tsunami did not directly hit Indonesia. The tsunami was generated by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Japan and primarily affected the Japanese coastline. Indonesia is located quite a distance away from the epicenter of the earthquake.
What happened before the tsunami in Japan 2011?
Before the tsunami in Japan in 2011, a massive undersea earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale. This earthquake generated a powerful tsunami that caused extensive devastation along the northeast coast of Japan. Thousands of lives were lost, and there was widespread destruction of infrastructure and communities.
Where did the Japan tsunami hit?
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
When and where did the tsunami Japan?
Japan!
Where exactly was the tsunami in Japan?
The most recent tsunami generated by the 2010 Santiago Earthquake affected all major coastlines of the Hawaiian Islands, but were only 2 ft for Hilo Bay, 3 ft for Kahului, and 0.8 ft for Honolulu.
How frequently will Tsunami in Japan?
It's not likely for tsunami's to continue hitting Japan.
What are the effects on Earth after recent Tsunami in Japan?
the tsunami is japan is very tragict
What is the height of Japan's tsunami in 2011?
The earthquake generated tsunami on March 11, 2011 produced waves that surpassed four story buildings, or more than 40 feet, as witnessed in Shizugawa and elsewhere near Japan's coast. The tsunami was so powerful its waves traveled the entire Pacific ocean and were felt from the coasts of Alaska to that of Chile.
Where and how often are tnunamis generrated?
Tsunamis are generated when fault lines under the ocean slip past each other during an major undersea earthquake. Japan's recent earthquake caused a tsunami that somewhat threatened the West Coast of the USA. and Japan itself. Roughly 6 tsunamis are generated every century. To learn more, go to this website: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/tsunami
Is the tsunami in the Japan 2011 the deadliest in Japan?
The Japan tsunami of 2011 was one of the worst tsunamis in 140 years!
