south west by a under water earthquake
an earthquake (magnitude of 9.0).
An earthquake completely shattered part of Japan causing the tsunami. A tsunami starts when part of the foundations of the country/island move the sea and pushes the water forwards, causing it to overlap itself and create a tsunami.
The tsunami happened because the tectonic plates slipped causing a water displacement.
An earthquake that hit japan started the tsunami
8.9 on the Richter scale
Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area prone to seismic activity. The tsunami in Japan was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake that occurred off the northeastern coast on March 11, 2011. The earthquake caused the seafloor to lift up, displacing a large volume of water and generating the tsunami.
The recent disater started with an earthquake which precipitated an tsunami.
They already have started to begin. by rebuilding their their buildings
Kesennuma got hit the most.
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
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