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The earthquake was in the ocean which shook the water on top and crashed onto Japan. For more info go to CNN.com/Japan earthquake.

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by me i know what tsunami has occur ed by a 8.6 recorded earthquake :p

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Because the tectonic plates slipped.

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Where did the Japan tsunami hit?

The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.


When and where did the tsunami Japan?

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Is it rare for a tsunami to hit Japan?

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