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Japan's location on the Pacific Rim has which environmental effect on Japan?
Risk of earthquakes and tsunamis
Why does japan's location on the pacific rim put it at particular risk of tsunamis?
Earthquakes are common in the subduction zone
Why are Japan's coast at risk for tsunami?
Japan's coastal areas area at risk of tsunamis because Japan is lies on several plate margins. The movement of the plate margins cause earthquakes. it is the earthquakes in the sea bed and under water which cause tsunamis. This is because the movement displaces the water and causes a large wave of water.
What feature puts Japan most at risk of dangerous tidal waves?
It is on the Pacific Rim, where many earthquakes occur.
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
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 Morroco at risk from earthquakes?
Morocco is at a low risk for earthquakes because it is not in close proximity to a tectonic plate boundary.
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
