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Q: Why does japan's location on the pacific rim put it at particular risk of tsunamis?
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What are japans most dangerous hazards?

many dormant and some active volcanoes; about 1,500 seismic occurrences (mostly tremors) every year; tsunamis; typhoons


What are Japans seas and oceans?

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How did japans location separate it from and tie it to china and Korea?

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How did Japans location both separate it from and tie it to China and Korea?

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What is Japans natural resources?

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Why japan bomb the pearl harbor?

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What is Japans most common natural disaster?

Japan has earthquakes, tsunami's, volcanoes, snow avalanches and many other hazards.


Where did us drop bombs?

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How did japan's location affect it's culture?

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