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What started the Japan tsunami?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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an earthquake (magnitude of 9.0).

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Why did the tsunami start in Japan?

The tsunami started in Japan because tectonic plates in the ocean caused an earthquake by rubbing. That started the tsunami wave. -IQ


How the Japan Tsunami started?

The tsunami happened because the tectonic plates slipped causing a water displacement.


How did the Japanese tsunmai start?

An earthquake that hit japan started the tsunami


What was the rating of the earthquake that started the tsunami in japan?

8.9 on the Richter scale


What part of Japan did the tsunami started?

south west by a under water earthquake


How did the disaster start in Japan?

The recent disater started with an earthquake which precipitated an tsunami.


How is Japan going to recover after the earthquake and tsunami?

They already have started to begin. by rebuilding their their buildings


Where did the Japan tsunami hit?

The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.


When and where did the tsunami Japan?

Japan!


How frequently will Tsunami in Japan?

It's not likely for tsunami's to continue hitting Japan.


What are the effects on Earth after recent Tsunami in Japan?

the tsunami is japan is very tragict


Where did Japan tsunami start?

It started in the Pacific ocean where the epicenter( where they start) is. it spreaded west to Fukushima and Sendai first.