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No Tokyo is not part of the ring of fire

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Q: Was the Japan 2011 earthquake in the ring of fire?
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How close was the March 11 2011 Japan earthquake to the Ring of Fire?

Japan sits on the ring of fire.


What earthquakes are there in Japan?

Japan is one of the most earthquake prone countries, as it is situated on the Ring of Fire of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is an area of high volcanic, earthquake, and tsunami activity. Japan has different scaled earthquakes, some small and some large.


How much of japan is on the ring of fire?

All of Japan is in the Ring of Fire.


When does an earthquake occur in japan?

Japan has some kind of earthquake nearly every day most of which are small earthquakes. There are over 1,500 earthquakes per year in Japan. This is largely due to Japan being situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire which is a hotbed of seismic activity.


Did the earthquake in japan strike in the Pacific Ocean?

Yes, because since Japan is located in the ring of fire (volcanoes, earthquakes) and there is very active faults in the Pacific Ocean. Japan, unfortunately sits in the Ring of Fire of the Pacific and is very prone to Earthquakes and Tsunamis and so, the Japan disaster Happened. (I hope they get better in time. . .)


Did scientists know the earthquake in japan was going to happen?

Probably not, but they did know that japan is on the ring of fire (the border between two plates) so earthquakes are more likely to happen.


Not set in motion from ring of fire for example volcano and earthquake - volcano and earthquake are sub-cause by ring of fire and what causes ring of fire?

Nothing causes the ring of fire it is just a nick name for the area because volcano's and earthquakes have magma and lava involved.


Where do earthquake strikes?

It strikes on the Pacific Ring Of Fire.


Where does earthquake and volcanic activity occur?

the ring of fire


Where is the ring of fire in japan?

EARTHQUAKES


Is Japan in the ring of fire?

yes


Where does the largest and most active earthquake zone occur?

The largest and most active earthquake zone is the Pacific Rim of Fire, also known as the Ring of Fire. This is a roughly horseshoe-shaped ring around the entire Pacific basin which is characterised by frequent seismic activity - especially around regions such as California and Japan.