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Earthquakes usually occur when two tectonic plates push against each other. All the high-risk areas are along fault lines, or boundaries between two plates.

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City destroyed by the earthquake of 1923?

Tokyo was the city destroyed by the earthquake of 1923 in Japan. The earthquake, known as the Great Kanto Earthquake, caused widespread devastation and fires in Tokyo and surrounding areas, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives.


Which Japanese city claims to be earthquake proof?

Tokyo claims to be earthquake-proof due to its strict building codes and advanced engineering techniques. The city has implemented earthquake-resistant technologies in its infrastructure to minimize damage and ensure safety during earthquakes.


Name three cities that have a moderate risk of earthquake damage?

Three cities that have a moderate risk of earthquake damage are Los Angeles in the United States, Tokyo in Japan, and Istanbul in Turkey. These cities are located in seismically active regions and have experienced significant earthquakes in the past.


What Japanese city proclaimed earthquake-resistant due to strict building codes?

Tokyo is a city in Japan known for having strict building codes that focus on earthquake resistance. Along with seismic-resistant designs and technologies, these regulations have helped make buildings in Tokyo more resilient to earthquakes.


Do they have earthquakes in Tokyo?

Yes there was an earthquake in japan but if u r asking about the one that happened recently then of course and the earthquake was so powerful it almost caused a tsunami on the coast of Oregon and California but there has been plenty of earthquakes in Japan, so I'm not sure why you would ask that.

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Was Tokyo affected by the earthquake?

No it was not!


When was the earthquake in Tokyo?

there was a earthquake today at 3/11/2011


Did tokoyo get hit in the Earthquake earthquake?

Tokyo did not get hit by the recent earthquake in Japan, however the stress from that earthquake has been moved along the plate bounday and therefore Tokyo is the next target for a major earthquake in Japan.


City destroyed by the earthquake of 1923?

Tokyo was the city destroyed by the earthquake of 1923 in Japan. The earthquake, known as the Great Kanto Earthquake, caused widespread devastation and fires in Tokyo and surrounding areas, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives.


How did the 1923 Tokyo earthquake occur?

The earthquake in Tokyo occured because, Tokyo lies on three tectonic plates. When those plates come together, seperate, or slide past each other an earthquake happens. However, Tokyo is also a city in a major fault zone!


Where did the Tokyo earthquake happen?

Sendai


How badly damaged was Tokyo in the earthquake and tsunami?

The earthquake slightly damaged Tokyo, and the tsunami only hit the north Japan area.


How strong was the Tokyo earthquake and what were some of the results?

I'm sorry, but I only know the strength of the Tokyo Earthquake, and that is 7.1 Magnitude. A very strong and deep earthquake it was! To receive more information on this topic, type in 'What were some results of the Tokyo Earthquake', or questions similar to this, and there are many links to find your answer!


Where in Tokyo japan were there less damage from the earthquake and the tsumami?

Almost all of Tokyo Japan had little damage after the March 11th 2011 earthquake.


What is the length of 1923 Tokyo earthquake?

The 1923 Tokyo earthquake, also known as the Kanto earthquake, lasted for between 4 and 10 minutes.


Was Tokyo impacted by the earthquake?

Tokyo hasn't been impacted yet, read the news for once.


What was the city destroyed by an earthquake in 1923?

tokyo,japan