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Japan : Major Earthquake

Kumari Sonali

Japan : Major Earthquake

A major earthquake rocked Japan’s northern coast and also the country’s meteorological agency recorded several tsunami waves. It is an island nation in East Asia, situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Pacific Ocean (East), Sea of Okhotsk (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and East China Sea (Southwest).Japan comprises a chain of islands. Main Islands(north to south): Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Volcanic activity: It is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Highest peak: Mount Fuji. It is often disturbed by earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions due to tectonic activity.

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