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Why is Japan having the most earthquakes and tsunamis?

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Are earthquakes related to tsunamis?

Yes. Most tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes.


What is Japans most common natural disaster?

Japan has earthquakes, tsunami's, volcanoes, snow avalanches and many other hazards.


What is the most cmmon things in Japan?

Well there are two common things in japan 1 . there are lots of earthquakes , they are one of the most dangerous ones . 2 . there are lots of tsunamis in japan as well .


What is the most common cause of tsunamis?

Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.


What causes most tsunamis earthquakes a full moon a hurricane or a flood?

Of these things, earthquakes are the only ones that can cause tsunamis.


What causes tsnamis?

earthquakes are the most things that cause a tsunamis


Do most earthquakes generate tsunamis?

yes because most earthquakes are under the sea


Why does Japan get tsunamis?

Japan lies directly on the edge on a region most geologists call "The Ring of Fire" where most seismic and volcanic activity occur. Earthquakes trigger tsunamis so when there's an enormous earthquake out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Japan usually gets hit, along with Hawaii. +++ The Pacific Ring of Fire is actually most of the ocean's coasts - the American as well as Asian. The earthquakes occur below the continental shelves, so off-shore, but not in mid-ocean.


Can an earthquake produce a tsunami?

Yes. In fact most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.


What countries are most affected by tsunamis?

Japan is a country that is most affected by them


Has an earthquake ever caused a tsunami?

Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, along with landslides and volcanic activity in the sea. Practically any disturbance in the ocean can cause a tsunami, and most major tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.


Can earthquakes happen underwater?

Of course! In fact, underwater earthquakes are a major cause of tsunamis.