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How does earthquake in Japan affect us?

People here have family or friends there that they are worried about, the flow of parts to American factories has been disrupted shutting down assembly lines, people on the west coast are worried about radiation exposure, etc...


What was the worst earthquake that has happened to the US?

The worst US earthquake in terms of impact on people was probably the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which is estimated to have led to the deaths of over 3,000 people and to have left between 227,000 and 300,000 people homeless out of a population of 410,000. In terms of magnitude, the worst earthquake in recorded US history was the 1964 Alaska earthquake which had a moment magnitude of 9.2. This makes it the most powerful earthquake recorded in the US and Canada and the second most powerful earthquake recorded on Earth by seismometer.


What earthquake had the highest cost in damages in the US?

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 is generally considered to have been the most destructive US earthquake on record. It killed approximately 3,000 people and did $524 million in damage.


What was the death toll in 1964 from the earthquake in the US?

The 1964 earthquake in the US, known as the Great Alaska Earthquake, resulted in approximately 139 deaths.


What was the cost of damage from the Japan earthquake in 2011?

The damage due to buildings and infrastructure in the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and resulting fires and explosions is estimated over $180 billion or 3 percent of Japan's annual economic output.Other estimates up to US $300 billion for reconstruction excluding costs caused by the Fukushima nuclear accident.

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Can a Japanese earthquake affect US?

Yes, An earthquake in Japan can result in a tsunami that impacts Hawaii, Guam, Alaska or the US west coast


How does earthquake in Japan affect us?

People here have family or friends there that they are worried about, the flow of parts to American factories has been disrupted shutting down assembly lines, people on the west coast are worried about radiation exposure, etc...


How many people did the earthquake in japan kill?

We are still unsure about the amount of deaths due to the earthquake it might be many and it might be a few. and due to that earthquake tsunamis are heading towards the US. Canada and Hawaii. the earthquake may have caused deaths already but the deaths might be starting.


What day in the US did the earthquake hit japan?

it was on Thursday march 10th


Is it true that japan is friends with the US?

YES (President Obama was donating to the Japan Earthquake 2011) (WW2 Is Over) (There Are JAPANESE Immigrants In The US)


How will the nuclear accidentent in japan affect the US?

Trivially.


Which countries are contributing aid and support to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake?

Ukraine Japan US Italy Syria etc.


What country affect the us economy?

All countries affect the US Economy in some measure, but particularly Japan, Britain, Canada and Mexico.


What is the least deadly natural hazard for people in the US?

earthquake


How did the tsunami in Japan begin?

It was set off by an earthquake. Many people believe recent large earthquakes and tsunamis such as the Indian Ocean earthquake (12/26/2004) that caused so much damage in Indonesia were set off by the HAARP weapon, an extremely powerful microwave array in Alaska. Benjamin Fulford says the earthquake in Japan of March 2011 was set off to keep Japan in line supporting US financial policies, see the related link below.


What is the difference of japan's people and the us people?

People in Japan have different rights than people in the US ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Japaneses people have japaneses ancestors American people have american ancestors


What was the worst earthquake that has happened to the US?

The worst US earthquake in terms of impact on people was probably the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which is estimated to have led to the deaths of over 3,000 people and to have left between 227,000 and 300,000 people homeless out of a population of 410,000. In terms of magnitude, the worst earthquake in recorded US history was the 1964 Alaska earthquake which had a moment magnitude of 9.2. This makes it the most powerful earthquake recorded in the US and Canada and the second most powerful earthquake recorded on Earth by seismometer.