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Can earthquakes cause the end of the world?
Maybe, if a series of 8.0 earthquakes occurr on every part of the globe.
Why does Japan get earthqukes?
Japan gets earthquakes because it sits very close to three different regions, known as plates. These plates move in different directions which causes Japan to shake ie get earthquakes. Try checking this website for a picture http://www.ecology.com/archived-links/continents/index.html
Explain in an essay how the geography of japan affected its history and society include the role of the ring of fire?
The mountains made the Japanese move to the coast to make their homes, and as a result, they started to eat a bunch of fish. The Ring of Fire is an area that has many earthquakes and volcanoes. It goes right through Japan, so that's why Japan has so many earthquakes and volcanoes. Also, the Ring of Fire's earthquakes and volcanoes shape Japan, and that's why it has so many mountains.
What are most earthquakes cause by?
moving tectonic plates on earths surface
How has japan been influenced by other cultures?
japan has been influenced by other countries because from all of there battles that they have lost they and all of the earthquakes that they have experienced. they have learned to make there land and economy stronger.
Why is Japan having the most earthquakes and tsunamis?
cause Japan does sometimes
A place that has man earthquakes?
Japan it gets very strong earthquakes and may cause a tsunami
Why Japan have earthquake?
Tectonic plates shift and cause earthquakes.
Do nuclear power plants cause earthquakes in japan?
No, I'm sure there is no connection
Why are there so many earthquakes in California and Japan?
There are fault lines in those areas, and when the earth's plates move, they cause earthquakes. There are two fault lines in San Francisco, but I do not know how much in Japan.
Why are earthquakes and volcanoes frequent in japan?
Japan lies in the earthquake zone where four plates come together. As the plates push against each other, they cause violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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 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.
Why in japan houses are made of wood?
Houses in Japan are made of wood as japan is prone to earthquakes and does experience constant earthquakes
Why are earthquakes and tsunamis happening in Japan?
because japan sit on top of a tectonic plate which if it rumbles would cause an earth quake which would then lead to a tsunami.
Why are earthquake and volcanoes so frequent in japan?
Japan lies in the earthquake zone where four plates come together. As the plates push against each other, they cause violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Why are earthquakes most likely to happen in japan and moscerate?
The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (tsunami).
