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This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur

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How many tsunamis hit Japan?

195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total


What counties get hit the worst by tsunamis?

Japan and Indonesia


How did the tsunamis hit Japan?

Cause of the 8.9 earthquake. SAD!


How many tsunami have hit japan?

Japan has experienced several tsunamis throughout its history, but some notable ones include the Tohoku tsunami in 2011, the Sanriku tsunami in 1896, and the Meiji tsunami in 1854. These tsunamis have caused significant damage and loss of life in Japan.


Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?

Tsunamis hit Japan regularly due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, but they do not occur every year. Japan has a long history of tsunamis, with major events occurring every few years or decades. The country is well-prepared with early warning systems and evacuation procedures in place.


Where will the tsunami hit?

well I'm doing a report on tsunamis and i was online looking for some info on them and it said that the next tsunami will hit in Japan


How has japan tried to prepare for tsunamis in the past?

Japan knows they have tsunamis when a valcano erupts or a earthquake happens.


Is it the first time an earthquake and TSUNAMI hit Japan?

No. It is only one of many times that an earthquake and tsunami have hit Japan. Earthquakes in subduction zones such as the one of the coast of Japan often trigger tsunamis. The March 2011 earthquake, at magnitude 9.0, was the strongest on record in Japan though.


What are the most common places tsunamis hit?

Tsunamis most commonly hit countries located around the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire," including Japan, Indonesia, Chile, and the Philippines. These regions experience a higher frequency of seismic activity and underwater disturbances that can trigger tsunamis. Additionally, coastal areas along major tectonic plate boundaries, such as the West Coast of the United States and the Indian Ocean, are also at risk.


Why is Japan having the most earthquakes and tsunamis?

cause Japan does sometimes


What happens when earthquakes generate tsunamis?

Japan


What countries has tsunamis happened in?

japan Alaska