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Earthquakes in Japan are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor which can be triggered by earthquakes.
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Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
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.
A place that has man earthquakes?
Japan it gets very strong earthquakes and may cause a tsunami
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 causes an earthquake and what negative effects can it have on the environment?
Movement of the Tectonic plates below the surface of the earth causes earthquakes. Negative effects of earthquakes are- 1 It causes a great damage to life and property. 2 It sometimes causes Tsunami also.
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
When tsunami came to japan?
Tsunami's always come to Japan because of Earthquakes there. Most recent tsunami on March 11, 2011
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.
A place that has man earthquakes?
Japan it gets very strong earthquakes and may cause a tsunami
How strong was the Japan tsunami?
The tsunami doesn't have a rating of strength like the earthquakes do but their were 20 to maybe30 foot waves racing in and through japan
What is the cause for earthquakes in Japan?
The Movement of Techtonic Plates causes the earthquakes in Japan.
Where was the epicentre of Japan's tsunami?
a volcano under the water causes a tsunami <3 :)
What causes Japan's tsunami?
O_O, earthquake, easy
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
What natural diasaters happen in japan?
Earthquakes, Volcanic eruptions, tsunami, and typhoons are a few.
How strong was the Tsunami?
The tsunami doesn't have a rating of strength like the earthquakes do but their were 20 to maybe30 foot waves racing in and through Japan
If an earthquake happens under the ocean it causes giant waves called?
These waves are called "Tsunami" Note , Earthquakes CAN cause giant waves (not all sub sea earthquakes do this). Note also that there are other causes of Tsunami.
