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Japan is located on the "ring of fire" which is a ring of volcanoes that fall on the shores around the Pacific Ocean. Because of all the seismic activity (underground movement) that volcanoes can create, Japan can receive many earthquakes that are started nearby, causing much damage.
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What causes huge waves to slam into japans coastal towns?
Tsunami are caused by earthquakes.
Are japans buildings earthquake proof?
Engineers in Japan design the buildings with the understanding of the frequency and intensity of earthquakes. They build the buildings to move with the motion of earthquakes so they will not crumble.
What damage do earthquakes tsunamis and landslides cause?
A lot of damage
Major danger of earthquakes?
Earthquakes can cause several types of damage. Some of the major damage they can cause are collapsed building, sinkholes, tsunamis, and loss of life.
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What are the primary dangers of volcanoes and earthquakes and earthquakes?
*volcanoes Earthquakes and vOlcanoes can cause much damage among an area if it's shaken to pieces.
What is the danger of japans tectonic location?
Lots of volcanoes , earthquakes and tsunamis10% of the world active volcanoes are in japanjapan is over 4 tectonic plates in 3 subduction zones.
How do earthquakes damage coral reefs?
no i dont know
How are earthquakes and volcanoes related?
earthquakes and volcano's are related in some sorts of ways, one of these ways are the damage they do.
Where are the local effects of an earthquakes?
Local effects of earthquakes include ground shaking and rupture, fires, and damage.
Does an earthquake cause damage?
Many do, yes. Some earthquakes cause abolsutely catestrophic damage.
Can earthquakes kill people?
Yes, earthquakes caused damage in the place where it happened. Many people may be killed for it.
