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Why did japan survive the quake but not the tsunami?
Because Japan is a earth quake prone country and has houses and other things built for surviving an earthquake up to 10 magnitude. But Japan wasn't, in any way prepared for the tsunami.
What can humans do to survive tsunamis?
thetsys
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?
No. Tidal waves and tsunamis are not the same thing.
What countries has tsunamis happened in?
japan Alaska
What are the main earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan?
The tsunami hit Sendai and the quake about 250km from Tokyo. Quake mesuring 8.9 and the main wave was 40ft (4 stories). Hope its useful =)
Why are earthquakes and tsunamis happening in Japan?
because japan sit on top of a tectonic plate which if it rumbles would cause an earth quake which would then lead to a tsunami.
Why did japan survive the quake but not the tsunami?
Because Japan is a earth quake prone country and has houses and other things built for surviving an earthquake up to 10 magnitude. But Japan wasn't, in any way prepared for the tsunami.
Was green day in japan during the quake?
it was not grenn day in japan during the quake
How many tsunamis hit Japan?
195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total
How has japan tried to prepare for tsunamis in the past?
Japan knows they have tsunamis when a valcano erupts or a earthquake happens.
What can humans do to survive tsunamis?
thetsys
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
When and where were the last 4 tsunamis?
japan
Is the recent japan quake is the strongest?
the recent earth quake was the seventh largest in the world, and not the strongest!
What was the magnitude of the highest quake in Japan?
2011
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
