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Because Japan is right next to the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is a plate around the Pacific Ocean that has many earthquakes on it's border line.
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What does japan do to protect people from earthquakes and volcanoes?
they do nothing
What is the cause for earthquakes in Japan?
The Movement of Techtonic Plates causes the earthquakes in Japan.
Why in japan houses are made of wood?
Houses in Japan are made of wood as japan is prone to earthquakes and does experience constant earthquakes
Why do people in japan have a greater chance of earthquakes than New York?
Islands were volcanoes.
How does Japan's climate affect its people?
The geography of Japan is affected by earthquakes. People built homes that would survive earthquakes. Because Japan is made of islands, the people eat a lot of sea food and must trade with other countries to get fuel.
Can people in the countryside feel earthquakes in Japan?
Yes, people in the countryside in Japan can feel earthquakes, especially if the earthquake is of significant magnitude. However, the intensity of the shaking may be less compared to urban areas closer to the epicenter.
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.
Which months do Japan have their earthquakes in?
There is no specific time frame that earthquakes occur in.
Why does Japan get earthquakes and not London?
Japan is near to a fault line.
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 tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
Why does Japan suck?
Because of Earthquakes.
