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Was there foreshocks or afterscocks in the japan earthquake in march 2011?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, major foreshocks preceded the earthquake on 11th March 2011 and major aftershocks succeeded the earthquake. There were hundreds of aftershocks of varying intensities, one even as great as 8 on the Richter scale causing a 10 meter tsunami.
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Was Japan's earthquake expected?
Perhaps not expected but certainly not surprising either. The March 11 earthquake was preceded by a series of large foreshocks over the previous two days, beginning on March 9th with a magnitude 7.2 event approximately 24.8 miles from the epicenter of the March 11 earthquake, and continuing with another three earthquakes greater than magnitude 6.0 on the same day.
Was the 2011 Japan earthquake a transform earthquake?
No. The March 2011 earthquake in japan was along a convergent boundary, and triggered by subduction.
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.
What was the speed of the earthquake in Japan on March the 11?
The size of the March 2011 earthquake in Japan on Friday was an 8.9 but they may up it to a 9, there is talk of it.
What caused the March 11 earthquake in Japan?
An earthquake in the ocean.Global warming
When did the earthquake occur exactly in Japan?
on 11th march 2011 at 9.am earthquake occur exactly in japan
When did Japan's earthquake end?
About the 4 of march
When did japan's earthquake happen?
In march 2011
Were there any warning signs before the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11 2011?
On Thursday, March 10, 2011 there was a series of at least 24 earthquakes ranging from magnitude 4.4 to 6.4 in the region of Japan. These foreshocks were the precursor to the main event -- a 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011. Foreshock activity has been detected for about 40 % of all moderate to large earthquakes, and up to 70% for magnitude events >7.0.
When did the earthquake in Japan start?
The earthquake in Japan started on March 11th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. PST.
When did earthquake in japan start?
The earthquake in Japan started on March 11th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. PST.
What was the date when there was an earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
11th of march
