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Can an earthquake trigger a tornado?
No, tornadoes are triggered by interactions of air currents, which are essentially unaffected by earthquakes.
What caused the tsunamis in Newfoundland in1929?
Underwater landslides triggered by the M 7.2 Grand Banks earthquake.
What year did Japan have an earthquake followed by a tsunami?
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake occurred near the east coast of Japan, which triggered a massive tsunami. UPDATE: Official magnitude was updated to 9.1 on Nov 7, 2016.
Why tsunamis do not occur after earthquake?
Aftershocks are the results of the Pressure Plates being unstable, and are still adjusting or moving. The earthquake from September 4, 2010 in Christchurch will be having aftershocks for about 1 and a half more years.
Did the Tokyo earthquake happen in Sendai?
The last time Tokyo was hit by a big earthquake was in 1923, which had a 7.9 magnitude.The March 2011 earthquake that hit off the coast of Sendai was magnitude 9.0 and it triggered a massive tsunami.Researchers at the University of Tokyo's earthquake research institute said "there was a 75% probability that a magnitude seven quake would strike the region in the next four years" as reported in BBC News.
What type of mass wasting would likely be triggered by an earthquake?
Landslide.
What happened during the Samoan earthquake?
The earthquake triggered the tsunami
What can be triggered by an earthquake?
Houses and everything
2009 what caused the Tsunami in Samoan?
An earthquake happened, which triggered the tsunami.
What is a magmatic?
A magmatic earthquake is an earthquake triggered by the movement of magma, underground molten rock.
Was there a tsunami after the earthquake in mount Krakatoa in 1883?
There was a tsunami, but it was triggered by a volcanic eruption, not an earthquake.
What is point where movement occurred which triggered the earthquake?
The point is the epicentre of the earthquake.
What made the Samoan tsunami occur?
It was triggered by an earthquake.
How was the Samoan tsunami made?
The tsunami was triggered by an earthquake.
Was there a whirl pool in japan?
No, there was an earthquake which triggered a tsunami. The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.9 on the Richter scale.
What was the cause of the San Francisco earthquake?
The San Francisco earthquake was caused by a rift in the San Andreas fault.
Why did the tsunami in Japan happen?
The Tsunami was caused by the large earthquake that preceded it.
