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What is the caused the tsunami?
It is when the plates of the earth move under the sea
What type of earthquake may have caused the Asian tsunami?
a big one
What was the origin of Japan tsunami?
By the tectonic plates slipping which caused a displacement of water.
What causes tsunami and earthquakes in Japan?
Earthquakes in Japan are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor which can be triggered by earthquakes.
What two plates caused the earthquake?
Assuming you are talking about the earthquake in Japan, the two plates are the Pacific and the Asian plates.
What was the cause of the tsunami in Japan?
The cause of the tsunami was an earthquake that scored 8.9 on the rictor scale was that of the tectonic plates shifted under Japan, and caused the tragedy.
What caused the Asian Tsunami to occur?
an earth quake. an earth quake measuring 9.3 on the rectar scale
What are the name of the techtonic plates that caused the Samoan tsunami?
The Samoan tsunami was primarily caused by the interaction of the Pacific Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate. The movement and subduction of these tectonic plates along the Tonga Trench generated significant seismic activity, leading to the tsunami. This region is known for its complex tectonic activity, which contributes to the occurrence of earthquakes and tsunamis.
How is tsunami effected to human beings?
It is a natural disaster caused by the shifting of plates and earthquakes. It cause destruction and havoc.
Is earthquake is also called tsunami?
No, an earthquake is a sudden shift in tectonic plates caused by built up pressure. This cause the Ground to shake. A Tsunami is a giant wave. Tsunamis can be caused by an earthquake happening under the ocean
Why did an earthquake happen in Japen?
because it has techtonic plates and the plates started to move but they rubbed against each other and caused the land to move as well and the earthquake was so powerful that it caused an underwater earthquake called a tsunami.
What caused 2011 Japanese tsunami hit?
The 2011 Japanese tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan. The earthquake generated a series of powerful tsunami waves that devastated coastal areas and caused widespread destruction.
