What was the effect on Japan's earthquake on the ocean?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Earthquakes are formed by two of the Earths plates crashing into each other therefore making the ground shake. This shaking is called an Earthquake. If the Earthquake is under the sea it forces loads of water up causing a big wave called a... tsunami.

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What is Japans natural resources?

Japans natural resources are the ocean, the forest, and farming

Where has been the strongest earthquake in the modern days?

the japans tsunami

Did china feel Japan's earthquake?

Yes, china received a 5.8 magnitude earthquake as a result of the Japans earthquake on March 11, 2011.

Did tsunami from japans earthquake affect south Korea?

No. Korea is located on the West side of Japan, and the earthquake happened on the East side.

How many deaths were there on japans earthquake in 2011?

There were over 16,000 deaths in Japan's major 2011 earthquake.

Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?

Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.

What happens if there is an earthquake under an ocean?

If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.

What was an effect of japans fighting with china in the 1930s?

japan was desperate for resources

What was an effect of japans fighting with china in the 1930?

Japan was desperate for resources

Where was the earthquake in the Indian ocean?

In the Indian Ocean

What is the name of the most recent major earthquake in the world?

japans earthquake. it led to the tsunami. so it is the most severe,and most major earthquake.

Is the great Kanto earthquake near a plate boundary?

Yes. Japans lies where a few plater boundaries ome together.