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What countries are helping Japan in 2011 after earthquake and tsunami?

The United States of America and some other near by countries.


What rich countries have earthquakes hit?

look up the Japan earthquake that struck this year 2011, or american ones, try googling names of rich countries for there earthquake history and you should find something there to help you!!:DD


What was the biggest earthquake?

The most recent large earthquake of magnitude 9.0 or larger was a 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011 (as of March 2011), and it was the largest earthquake since records began. No, it wasn't. The largest earthquake ever recorded was the Chilean earthquake on May 20th, 1960. It measured 9.5 magnitude on the Richter's scale.


What is a large earthquake?

A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.


Which country in Japan were affected by the earthquake?

The earthquake primarily affected the northeastern region of Japan, particularly the areas of Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate. These areas experienced significant damage and loss of life due to the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in March 2011.


Was Kyoto Japan affected in the 2011 Earthquake?

Yes, Kyoto experienced shaking during the 2011 earthquake, but it was not as severely affected as areas closer to the epicenter. There were disruptions to transportation and services, but Kyoto did not suffer the same level of devastation as cities such as Sendai.


How many nuclear reactors were affected by the earthquake?

As of 2021, only two nuclear power plants were affected by earthquakes – Fukushima Daiichi and Onagawa. Both facilities experienced damage following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 2011.


Has Ohio ever had an earthquake?

Yes, Ohio has experienced earthquakes in the past. Although they are not as frequent or as intense as in other regions, the state is not immune to seismic activity. The most recent noteworthy earthquake in Ohio occurred in 2011 near Youngstown.


Which countries have sent emergency rescue teams to Japan in the wake of the earthquake in March 2011?

many china,USA, and many others


How many deaths were there on japans earthquake in 2011?

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


What was the largest earthquake Japan had experienced before the 2011 earthquake?

Prior to the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in March 2011, the previous record for the largest magnitude was 8.5 on June 15, 1896 in Sanriku, Japan. The largest number of deaths attributed to an earthquake in Japan was the magnitude 7.9 quake on 1923/09/01 in Kanto (Kwanto), Japan with 142,800 deaths. Mass destruction due its closeness to Tokyo in addition to a resulting tsunami.


What is the name of the earthquake that hit Japan in 2011?

The earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 is commonly known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, or the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. It occurred on March 11, 2011, and had a magnitude of 9.0, triggering a devastating tsunami.