The 2011 earthquake and tsunami was a 9.0-magnitude undersea megathrust earthquake off the coast of Japan that occurred at 14:46 JST (05:46 UTC) on Friday 11 March 2011.
To know how earthquakes can cause so much damage, it is important to understand their origin.
How earthquakes occur.
Earthquakes occur when the rocks (or plates) lying under earth's surface push against each other and break. This can happen with the rocks lying under the landmass, or those under the seawater. This causes earthquakes, during which the rocks move against each other until they settle again. This process releases tremendous amounts of energy that causes the ground to shake violently. Any destruction that follows is a direct result of this.
Earthquake In Japan 2011
Earthquake In Japan 2011
Earthquake In Japan 2011
To know how earthquakes can cause so much damage, it is important to understand their origin.
How earthquakes occur.
Earthquakes occur when the rocks (or plates) lying under earth's surface push against each other and break. This can happen with the rocks lying under the landmass, or those under the seawater. This causes earthquakes, during which the rocks move against each other until they settle again. This process releases tremendous amounts of energy that causes the ground to shake violently. Any destruction that follows is a direct result of this.
Earthquake In Japan 2011
Earthquake In Japan 2011
Earthquake In Japan 2011
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