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Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. The archipelago has 6,852 islands, the four biggest of which are Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido and Honshu. It has a total area of 145,925 sq mi and an estimated population of 127.4 million as of 2010.
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Which plate tectonic is Japan situated on?
Most of the Earth is liquid rock, or "magma;" meanwhile, while only the surface, or "crust," is solid; likewise, the crust can be fairly thin in places-- typically at little as 20 miles thick on land, and as little as 3 miles undersea. This means that the entire Earth's solid surface is "floating" on the liquid magma underneath. Likewise, sometimes the magma can move unevenly due to changes in heat and pressure-- such as when a volcano erupts; this allows some parts of the surface-- or "plates--" to move at a different rate than others, in response to these sudden differences. Depending on the location, size and intensity of this difference, this can have various effects, such as the Tsunami in Thailand, or the recent Earthquake in Japan.
"Plate tectonics" refers to such uneven movement of these "plates," causing land and water to move rapidly, resulting in earthquakes and tidal waves.
How did the Kobe earthquake affect Japan's economy?
Primary effects.
· They include the collapse of buildings, bridges and roads resulting from the seismic waves shaking the crust. During the 20 second earthquake, the ground moved up to 50 centimetres horizontally and up to 1 metre vertically. Some of the deaths were caused by these primary effects.
Secondary effects
· Include the fires that broke out all over the city of Kobe, the congestion and chaos on the roads, the closure of businesses and the problem of homelessness. Many more people died in the fires that followed the earthquake. Problems were made worse by the large number of aftershocks (over 1,300)
· Many of the older, wooden houses completely collapsed. Fire, triggered by broken gas pipes and sparks from severed electrical cables, caused a huge amount of damage, destroying at least 7,500 wooden homes. Office blocks built in the 1960's of steel and concrete frequently collapsed in the middle so that a whole floor was crushed but the rooms above and below remained intact.
· Modern buildings, designed to be earthquake proof, did quite well on the whole and suffered little damage, although some were left standing at an angle when the ground beneath them liquefied. An additional problem for rebuilding was that most people were not covered by insurance due to the difficulties of insuring such an earthquake prone area.
· Almost 300,000 people were made homeless by the earthquake and had to be given emergency shelter. The severe winter weather (-2°C.) made this a serious problem. People were put into schools, town halls, open parks, etc. and were forced to live, in some cases for long periods, in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. Food, blankets, medical supplies and clean water were, for the first few days, in short supply. The scale of the problem made it difficult for the authorities to cope.
· Kobe is an important route centre. The earthquake caused massive damage to all the transport facilities. Several sections of motorway, many of which were built above the ground on tall concrete stilts, collapsed or toppled sideways. This resulted in the Hanshin Expressway being completely closed. Railway lines were buckled and many stations damaged. A 130 kilometre section of the 'bullet train' rail network had to be closed. At the port, cranes tilted or fell and 120 (out of 150) quays where ships were moored were destroyed. Port buildings and their contents were badly damaged in many places.
· Strong ground movements led to settlement and liquefaction in these areas and so damage to industry was severe. The difficulties of transporting raw materials and finished goods to, from, and within the region also caused great problems for well-known industries such as Panasonic and Mitsubishi. Industries affected include shipbuilding, steelworks, breweries, pharmaceutical, computer hardware and consumer goods firms.
When was Mount Fuji discovered and by who was it discovered?
Mount Fuji was not "discovered" in the traditional sense as it has been a prominent feature in Japanese culture for centuries. However, the first recorded ascent of Mount Fuji was in 663 by an anonymous monk named Gyoki.
How many dormant volcanoes Japan?
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there are 108 active volcanoes in Japan. "Active" is defined as any volcano that emits gas and/or has erupted in the last 10,000 years. The JMA is currently monitoring about 30 of them.
There are about 36 active volcanoes in Japan. Remember ACTIVE!
What mountain ranges are in Japan?
Some major mountain ranges in Japan include the Japanese Alps, the Chugoku Mountains, and the Akaishi Mountains. These ranges cover much of the main islands of Japan and contribute to the country's rugged terrain and diverse landscapes.
Is Greece England japan or new zeleand's time zone further ahead of California's time zone?
They're all further ahead. For example...
When it is 10:38 p.m. on Monday in California it is:
6:38 a.m. Tuesday in England (8 hours ahead)
8:38 a.m. Tuesday in Greece (10 hours ahead)
3:38 p.m. Tuesday in Japan and.. (17 hours ahead)
7:38 p.m. Tuesday in New Zealand. (21 hours ahead)
How was Japan physically formed?
physically or politically??? Physically according to legend, Japan was formed from drops of water. The drops fell from a jeweled spear that a god had dipped into the ocean. Each drop formed one of the four large and more than 4,000 small mountainous islands that make up Japan. Politically, I have no idea.
Where is Japan located from Australia?
Japan is northeast of Australia, across the East China Sea. It is located approximately 6,000 kilometers away from Australia.
What natural disaster struck japan in 1923?
The 1923 Tokyo earthquake is also known as the Kanto earthquake. Tokyo sits on three tectonic plates:theEurasian plate,the Philippine sea plate and the Pacific plate, and the earthquake was caused by friction between these plates. It hit at 11:58:44 am (local time) on 1 September 1923 and lasted between 4 and 10 minutes. Its magnitude was measured at 7.9 on the Richter scale.
Although the focus of the earthquake was located below Izu Oshima Island in Sagami Bay, the quake devastated Tokyo, Japan's capital city, and caused massive damage throughout the Kanto region. Official confirmed deaths were 105,000, but there were another 40,000 or so who went missing as a result of the earthquake. The biggest single loss of life happened when a firestorm engulfed the Rikugun Honjo Hifukusho, or former Army Clothing Depot, in Tokyo, where some 38,000 people had taken shelter.
One of the most devastating effects of this particular earthquake was the fact that fire spread so quickly. This was because the quake occurred around lunchtime, at a time when many people were cooking with open fires. Winds from a nearby typhoon in northern Japan helped fan the fires, and even caused firestorms in many parts of Tokyo, killing people who apparently were trapped when their feet were stuck in the melting tarmac of the roads. The fires were difficult to put out as the earthquake had caused water pipes to break.
Hundreds of deaths were also caused by landslides in the hills and mountains of western Kanagawa prefecture. Earthquake-generated tsunamis killed around another 100.
Overall, estimated damage included the loss of 570,000 residences and a cost in excess of one billion U.S. dollars in today's figures.
It is helping to reduce green house gas emissions/ global warming which is harming planet earth.
Do well and clean up after yourself and you will help keep our home nice and clean. It will also reduce CO2 emissions and many other harmful gases, so please, take care of Earth!
How does Japan try to reduce the effects of earthquakes?
They occur because of the techtonic plates in the Pacific and the Philippines.
because the plates move every couple of years, they say it moves as fast as your fingernails, that seems slowley to us but it is actually quite fast there. Also, when the plates press together and rub they can slip and form a strike-slip fault, with this can come tsunamis, and many other natural disasters.
What height is the tallest tree in japan?
The tallest tree is known to be Hime-bara-momi, which is a large evergreen tree with greyish brown thick fissured bar. It is believed to grow up to 40-50 meters in height.
The Equator passes through which country Australia Japan or Indonesia?
The equator crosses parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
What advantage Japan has over US time zone?
Japan is ahead of the US in time zone, which allows businesses in Japan to start their workday earlier and overlap with the end of the US workday. This provides extended hours for communication and collaboration between the two countries, potentially leading to quicker decision-making and problem-solving. Additionally, Japan's timezone advantages in trading and financial markets, as it operates during a significant part of the US business day.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Auckland?
Auckland is almost always two hours ahead of Melbourne.
The only exception is the week between the last Sunday of September and the first Sunday of October, when the time difference is three hours.
AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time = UTC+10 (Melbourne from Apr. to Oct.)
AEDT = Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time = UTC+11 (Melbourne from Oct. to Apr.)
NZST = New Zealand Standard Time = UTC+12 (Auckland from Apr. to Sep.)
NZDT = New Zealand Daylight Saving Time = UTC+13 (Auckland from Sep. to Apr.)
What is the climate like in Shizuoka Japan?
Japanese are proud of their four seasons (and a surprising number believe the phenomenon is unique to Japan), but the discerning tourist should try to aim for two of them.
Spring is probably the best time of year to be in Japan. The temperatures are warm but not hot, there's not too much rain, and March-April brings the justly famous cherry blossoms and is a time of revelry and festivals. Just watch out for Golden Week (April 27 to May 6), the longest holiday of the year, when everybody travels and everything is booked full.
Summer starts with a dreary rainy season in June and turns into a steam bath in July-August, with extreme humidity and the temperature heading as high as 40°C. O-Bon (mid-August), when everybody is on the road again, is probably the worst possible time to visit. Avoid, or do as the Japanese do and head to northern Hokkaido or the mountains of Chubu and Tohoku to escape.
Autumn - Fall, starting in September, is a close second to spring. Temperatures become more tolerable, fair days are common and fall colors can be just as impressive as cherry blossoms.
Winter is a good time to go skiing or hot-spring hopping, but as the Japanese have yet to figure out the wonders of central heating, it's often miserably cold indoors. Heading south to Okinawa provides some relief. Also watch out for New Years (December 29 to January 3), the only days of the year when everything in the country shuts down.
Japan's climate is quite dry and sunny along the Pacific Coast and the temperatures rarely drop below 32 degrees.
What group are Japan the Philippines and Indonesia a part of?
Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia are part of the Asia-Pacific region in terms of their geographic location. They are also members of various regional organizations such as ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation).
What landform is the country of japan?
Japan is an archipelago, meaning it is a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The country consists of four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Additionally, Japan is known for its mountainous terrain, including numerous active volcanoes.
What is the name of a volcanic mountain found in Japan?
The Tyaphase Mountain, and Mount Fugi are the most common ones. If you are doing a report on the history of Japan make sure you include those mountains...it will definatly impress your teacher!
What Volcano is in Kyushu japan?
There are several:
Aira Caldera
Mount Aso
Kaimondaki
Sakurajima
Mount Unzen
How many prefectures is Japan divided into?
there are 47 prefectures in japan. Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto are some of the prefectures . In Japanese they are reffered to as todōfuken (都道府県) Prefectures are governmental bodies larger than cities,toens and villages.
I found this information at :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prefectures_of_Japan
Japan is in the Japan Standard Time (JST) zone, which is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+9).
What is the average age of japan?
The average age of Japan's population is around 48 years old. Japan has one of the oldest populations globally, with a declining birth rate and increasing life expectancy contributing to its aging demographic.
How many volcanoes in Japan aren't dormant?
there are estimated 80 active volcanoes iin Japan. trust me babes
