Japan earthquake and tsunami Flashcards
Define Tsunami
A huge wave or series of waves usually caused bu an earthquake on the ocean floor. The earthquake causes the seafloor to uplift displacing the seawater above.
What magnatude was it
9.0
How far off shore did it occour
80 miles or 100km
How far beneath the water id the quake occour
6km
The _______ plate _________ under the eaurasian plate
pacific subducted
What day did it hit
march 11 2011
How long did the earthquake last
5 minutes
How far did japan move out to sea
3 meters
Are the s waves or p waves more powerfull
s
What town in japan has the largest sea wall in the world
miyako
How high can some of the waves be
10 meters
How high are the waves normally in this tsunami
3 1/2 meters
Did liquifaction occour
yes
How many tons of water hit
10 billion
How high are the sea walls in miyako
10 meters high
