The Sendai Earthquake and Tsunami Quiz
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Which plate is the Japan Trench associated with?

  • Eurasian Plate
  • Pacific Plate (correct)
  • Okhotsk microplate
  • North American Plate
  • What was the magnitude of the earthquake initially estimated to be?

  • Magnitude 9.1
  • Magnitude 8.9 (correct)
  • Magnitude 9.0
  • Magnitude 9.2
  • How deep was the focus of the earthquake?

  • 18.6 miles (correct)
  • 30 km
  • 80 miles
  • 130 km
  • How far did a part of the subduction zone lurch during the earthquake?

    <p>164 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities felt the effects of the earthquake?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Which plate is the Japan Trench associated with? What was the magnitude of the earthquake initially estimated to be? How deep was the focus of the earthquake? How far did a part of the subduction zone lurch during the earthquake? Which cities felt the effects of the earthquake?

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    Test your knowledge about the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, Japan. Learn about the magnitude, epicentre, and causes of this catastrophic event in this quiz.

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