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Because of the giant earthquake. The big earthquake that happened in Japan this year was near the coast. That means part of it was underwater.
Tsunamis can be generated when the sea floor suddenly deforms and affects the water over it. Tectonic earthquakes are a kind of earthquake that are associated with the earth's crust being messed up; when these earthquakes happen beneath the ocean, the water above the earthquake-y area is messed up. Waves are formed as the displaced water attempts to regain its former peacefulness. When large areas of the sea floor become earthquake-y, a tsunami can form.
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What country got hit by a tsunami in 2007?
Niigata Japan was hit by a tsunami in 2007.
Where did the tsunami hit the fastest?
japan
What day was the tsunami in Japan 2011?
Friday, March 11, 2011 was when the tsunami hit Japan.
Did tsunami hit misawa japan?
Yes it did hit misawa of the 60 - 70 mph tsunami
Where did the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan?
Mere the cost of Japan
Where did the Japan tsunami hit?
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
Why did tsunami hit Japan?
The tsunami hit because of the earthquake shifted the ground and caused the tsunami.
What country got hit by a tsunami in 2007?
Niigata Japan was hit by a tsunami in 2007.
Can a tsunami hit Japan?
it already has...
Where did the tsunami hit the fastest?
japan
What day was the tsunami in Japan 2011?
Friday, March 11, 2011 was when the tsunami hit Japan.
Did tsunami hit misawa japan?
Yes it did hit misawa of the 60 - 70 mph tsunami
What was the height and width of the tsunami that hit Japan?
The tsunami that hit Japan hit many parts of it. So there are a lot of different measurements. Please be more specific.
What happen after the Japan earthquake?
A tsunami hit japan after the earthquake.
Where did the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan?
Mere the cost of Japan
What year did the japan eartquake and tsunami happen?
The most recent Tsunami to hit Japan was in March of 2011.
Is it rare for a tsunami to hit Japan?
Not really. Japan is one of the most tsunami prone countries in the world.
