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Because it was a big tsunami Yes it was a big tsunami, but it was originally the earthquake that done the damage. Because of the 8.9/9.0 earthquake, the tsunami was created and destroyed Japan.

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What caused more damage the tsunami or the earthquake in Japan?

The earthquake in Japan caused more damage overall than the tsunami. The powerful earthquake triggered the tsunami and also led to widespread destruction of buildings, infrastructure, and loss of lives. The tsunami primarily affected coastal areas with devastating flooding and destruction.


When did the tsunami in Japan hit?

The tsunami in Japan hit on March 11, 2011, following a powerful earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale. It triggered widespread devastation along the northeastern coast of Japan, causing significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure.


When was the last time a tsunami happened?

One occurred in Japan just last week, on March 11, 2011. It was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that shook beneath the Pacific Ocean close to Japan. The tsunami ran 500 mph until it hit land, and the impact was so hard that California received tsunami warnings too. A tsunami hit Hawaii, and another hit Southern Cali. It didn't cause much damage to California, except for Crescent City and San Pedro.


Is a tsunami a large wave?

Tsunamis don't have names <----- by someone i don't know ok well right now i am someone else improving this question :) the earthquake was called 'the great east japan earthquake' so i guess its called 'the great east japan tsunami. <----- by ME


Did meteorologists see the Japan tsunami coming?

Meteorologists study the atmosphere not the ground so No. However Geologists did know there was a Tsunami coming and warnings were issued.

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What caused more damage the tsunami or the earthquake in Japan?

The earthquake in Japan caused more damage overall than the tsunami. The powerful earthquake triggered the tsunami and also led to widespread destruction of buildings, infrastructure, and loss of lives. The tsunami primarily affected coastal areas with devastating flooding and destruction.


What was the damage costs of the Indian Ocean tsunami?

So much damage was done, that some people are still recovering:/


When did the tsunami in Japan hit?

The tsunami in Japan hit on March 11, 2011, following a powerful earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale. It triggered widespread devastation along the northeastern coast of Japan, causing significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure.


Why was the tsunami damage so high in japan?

Japan was very close to the epicenter of the earthquake; many of their buildings were damaged by the earthquake itself. Parts of the coast line were depressed and indented. Japan is an island nation, and much of the country is at or below sea level anyway. Because of this, the tsunami was able flood farther inland and because of the land features that were altered by the earthquake, the water did not recede.


Why was it a tsunami in Japan 2011?

there was tsunami because the earthquake had a high magnitude,so made big that caused the tsunami


How bad was tsunami in Japan on the intensity scale?

If 0 is good and 10 is bad, then according to me its 7.5 to 8, because of the tsunami , the market in japan was gone, and that too so much of the development has come down to 50 % .


What was the height and width of the tsunami that hit Japan?

The tsunami that hit Japan hit many parts of it. So there are a lot of different measurements. Please be more specific.


Where do most earthquakes and tsunami occurs?

Japan. Tsunami's really don`t happen in most countries(Hawaii may vary). Earthquakes are popular in Japan,so yes.


When was the last time a tsunami happened?

One occurred in Japan just last week, on March 11, 2011. It was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that shook beneath the Pacific Ocean close to Japan. The tsunami ran 500 mph until it hit land, and the impact was so hard that California received tsunami warnings too. A tsunami hit Hawaii, and another hit Southern Cali. It didn't cause much damage to California, except for Crescent City and San Pedro.


How affects tsunami japan on Indian economy?

the japan tsunami can affect the Indian economy because the all the automobile parts are from japan such as Toyota and Suzuki so all the automobile industry will get ruined the Indian automobile industry in India


What category was the tsunami in japan?

Sources say it was 8.9 magnitude so about 9-10


What is one cultural fact in Chile or about Chile?

The tsunami that happen in Japan all the wind and water went to Chile causing and Earthquake from so much pressure.