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What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
What was the depth of focus of the earthquake in Japan 2011?
10km
What happened in Japan when the earthquake hit?
the japanesse remember the kobe earthquake and prepare for others.
When did the earthquake stop in Japan 2011?
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake (later upgraded to 9.0) struck northeast Japan on Friday 3/11/2011 @ 2:46 PM local time and set off a tsunami resulting in over 10,000 deaths and counting .
How did the March 2011 Japan earthquake affect people's lives?
It ruined their homes, the stores, their people, and their lives. Many towns along the coastal regions were completely destroyed. The death of friends, family, and local people caused upset in the survivors. There were those who after getting to safe ground from the earthquake, died because they had nowhere to run from the tsunami. There was a nuclear panic after a nuclear power plant went down. The people feared radiation poisoning from the leakage or radiation into the water.
Where in Tokyo japan were there less damage from the earthquake and the tsumami?
Almost all of Tokyo Japan had little damage after the March 11th 2011 earthquake.
How many people were evacuated from their homes at the japan earthquake?
Around 400,000 people were evacuated from their homes after the Japan earthquake in 2011. Many were displaced due to the threat of tsunamis, nuclear radiation, and structural damage caused by the earthquake.
What is the cost for the damage of Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
The cost of Japan's earthquake may hit $35 Million dollars and it was a 9.0
What did the 2011 earthquake in tohoku japan measure on the mercalli scale?
The 2011 earthquake in Tohoku, Japan measured at a Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The Earthquake had a magnitude of 9.0 and led to widespread damage and casualties.
How many were injured in the 2011 japan earthquacke?
Around 6,000 people were injured in the 2011 Japan earthquake.
How much warning was there on the Japan tsunami and earthquake in March 2011?
There was little to no warning about the coming of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 2011.
How did the Japan earthquake 2011 start?
The Japan earthquake in 2011 was triggered by a 9.0 magnitude undersea megathrust earthquake off the coast of Tohoku. This earthquake caused a powerful tsunami that devastated the region and led to significant damage and loss of life.
How many people in Japan 2011 earthquake were left homeless?
12,000 people
How long did the earthquake lasted in Japan 2011?
The earthquake in Japan lasted about 3-5 minutes.
How many people have died in Japan's earthquake of March 2011?
about 16,000
Was the earthquake that happened on March 11 2011 a massive earthquake?
The earthquake that occured in Japan on March 11, 2011 was an 8.9 scale earthquake, which means that it was very powerful. This earthquake caused numerous tsunamis, irreparable damage, and massive death. The death toll continues to rise with hundreds of thousands of people still missing.
How many people were injured in the 2011 Japan earthquake?
An estimated 6,000 people were injured in the earthquake not including those that died.The National Police Agency of Japan reported that as of September 11, 2011 a total of 15,839 have died, 5,950 were injured, and 3,642 are still missing.
