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∙ 12y agoBecause of their tectonic plates
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Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
Where do earthquakes occur in the United States for kids?
Earthquakes occur on the west side of the United states of America. The state of California is often hit by earthquakes. This is because there is a fault line cause by the tectonic plates on the western coast of America.
What effects do earthquakes landslides and tsunamis have on the places they hit?
they ruin that particular place
Did America help Japan when the earthquake hit?
yes
Why does the number of deaths vary between earthquakes?
One reason would be the amount of people where the earthquake has hit.
Why is Japan often hit by earthquakes?
Japan is hit because its it right next to two Tectonic Plates that constantly rub up against each other.
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
Is it the first time an earthquake and TSUNAMI hit Japan?
No. It is only one of many times that an earthquake and tsunami have hit Japan. Earthquakes in subduction zones such as the one of the coast of Japan often trigger tsunamis. The March 2011 earthquake, at magnitude 9.0, was the strongest on record in Japan though.
Why do earthquakes mostly hit Japan?
Because they are in the ring of fire, a very volcanic area around the pacific tectonic plate that always moves and causes earthquakes, in California, Alaska, Haiti, and ofcourse Japan. I'm 13 ________________________ They do not. There are earthquakes all over the world, every day. But because Japan is part of the "Ring of Fire" around the Pacific Ocean, Japan does sometimes experience severe quakes. But then, so does California, South America, Iran, and New Zealand. And earthquakes can hit almost anywhere. See the link below for the real-time list of "recent earthquakes".
What year did Japan earthquake happen?
The recent magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday March 11, 2011.Related resources:List of earthquakes in JapanToday's Earthquakes in Japan
Which part of Australia do earthquakes hit?
All of it
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.
Where do earthquakes hit most often?
Earthquakes and volcanoes are more common along tectonic plate boundaries.
How frequently does a disaster hit japan?
Since 2003 there is at least one or two magnitude 6.5 earthquakes per year in Japan. Once every 10 years there is likely a magnitude 8 or higher earthquake often triggering a tsunami if deep on the ocean floor. Over the last 100 years the frequency of major earthquakes in Japan is increasing.
How many earthquakes hit japan 2011?
One 8.9 Magnitude and about 100 6.0 Aftershocks
What is Tokyo's most frequent disaster?
Earthquakes are th most common natural disaster to to hit Japan.
When talking about earthquakes what does plate mean?
Plate are part of ground on earth crust that are moved by magma. When the plate hit each other they cause earthquakes.
