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Japan was very close to the epicenter of the earthquake; many of their buildings were damaged by the earthquake itself. Parts of the coast line were depressed and indented. Japan is an island nation, and much of the country is at or below sea level anyway. Because of this, the tsunami was able flood farther inland and because of the land features that were altered by the earthquake, the water did not recede.
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Why did the tsunami do so much damage to japan?
Because it was a big tsunami Yes it was a big tsunami, but it was originally the earthquake that done the damage. Because of the 8.9/9.0 earthquake, the tsunami was created and destroyed Japan.
What caused more damage the tsunami or the earthquake in Japan?
well te earthquake caused the tsunami to hit so the earthquake did the most damage
Why was it a tsunami in Japan 2011?
there was tsunami because the earthquake had a high magnitude,so made big that caused the tsunami
How big was the japan tsunami?
The earthquake generated tsunami on March 11, 2011 produced waves that surpassed four story buildings, or more than 40 feet, as witnessed in Shizugawa and elsewhere near Japan's coast. The tsunami was so powerful its waves traveled the entire Pacific ocean and were felt from the coasts of Alaska to that of Chile.
When did the tsunami in Japan hit?
i think the 13th or the 12th i live in japan so yeah.Actually on the 13th of Japan.My Uncle lives there.
Was japan ready for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
In theory yes because they had invested billions in earthquake resistant buildings and 10 metre high tsunami barriers. Unfortunately due to the earthquake the whole of Japan was lowered by a metre so the barriers were too low.
Is a tsunami a large wave?
Tsunamis don't have names <----- by someone i don't know ok well right now i am someone else improving this question :) the earthquake was called 'the great east japan earthquake' so i guess its called 'the great east japan tsunami. <----- by ME
What was the height of the tsunami in Japan 2011?
The Tsunami waves were around 10 meters (33 feet) high.AdditionallyThe tsunami waves were as high as 40.5 meters (133 ft) in Miyako.The tsunami was so powerful its waves traveled the entire Pacific ocean and were felt from the coasts of Alaska to that of Chile
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.
Where do most earthquakes and tsunami occurs?
Japan. Tsunami's really don`t happen in most countries(Hawaii may vary). Earthquakes are popular in Japan,so yes.
Can a tsunami happen again in japan?
yes it's possible beacuase you can never know if the Tsunami can hapem so yes
What was the damage costs of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
So much damage was done, that some people are still recovering:/
