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The earthquake in Japan was a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. (After the quake hit, seismologists ranked it from an 8.9 to a 9.0.) The tsunami's height was recorded to be about 33 feet. Many counts say that the number is much higher, even as high as a 3-4 story building.
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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.
Is there a famous earthquake in japan?
Great East Japan Earthquake / 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the tsunami in japan on march 2012?
The Tsunami in Japan in 2011 was caused by an earthquake gesitering a magnitude 9.0.
Was there an earthquake when the tsunami in japan happened?
The tsunami that devastated the Japan coast on March 11, 2011 was triggered by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake.
When did Japan have an earthquake and tsunami?
March 13, 2011
A recent tsunami?
The most recent tsunami was in Japan happened 2011, during the Earthquake.
What happened before the tsunami in Japan 2011?
There was an 8.9 earthquake.
How do you prevent 2011 japan earthquake and tsunami?
You can not prevent an earthquake and tsunami like you can prevent getting sick before you get sick.
Why was it a tsunami in Japan 2011?
there was tsunami because the earthquake had a high magnitude,so made big that caused the tsunami
Is Japan earthquake 2011 the biggest earthquake in the world?
No. The earthquake that caused the Tsunami in Indonesia in 2004 was a bigger earthquake than the one that hit Japan.
What caused the 2011 japan tsunami?
An earthquake off the coast caused it.
How was the 2011 tsunami formed in Japan?
by an earthquake under the sea bed.
