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Why are earthquakes most likely to happen in japan and moscerate?
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The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (tsunami).
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Did scientists know the earthquake in japan was going to happen?
Probably not, but they did know that japan is on the ring of fire (the border between two plates) so earthquakes are more likely to happen.
When do earthquakes happen in japan?
They can happen at any time.
How do earthquakes happen in Japan in 1995?
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Where earthquakes have happen?
China and Japan,America
Was Japan a major area for Earthquakes?
Yes, Japan is an earthquake-prone spot. Japan is more likely to have earthquakes than many other countries.
Is japan likely to have a seismic event?
Yes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in Japan.
How does earthquakes happen in japan?
Like anywhere else, the earthquakes in Japan were caused by tectonic plates sliding against each other.
Why are earthquakes only in japan?
Earthquakes are not only in Japan - they happen all over the world. In the last two years there have been notable earthquakes in Japan, China, New Zealand and many other places around the world.
Why do earthquakes happen more in one place then anther?
It's because of the tectonic plates around the world. When these move under the surface of the Earth it causes an Earthquake and at the point they move is the epicentre. Where the plates meet is where you are more likely to get Earthquakes, for example, one plate line is along the West of of America and another is around Japan that's why San Francisco is likely to have earthquakes and also Japan.
What year did Japan earthquake happen?
The recent magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday March 11, 2011.Related resources:List of earthquakes in JapanToday's Earthquakes in Japan
Where do most earthquakes and tsunami occurs?
Japan. Tsunami's really don`t happen in most countries(Hawaii may vary). Earthquakes are popular in Japan,so yes.
Is Japan better built for earthquakes than us?
Depends on who YOU are, but most likely the answer is yes. Japan is very dangerous and pretty much the most alarmed country about earthquakes
