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A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan's Kyushu region, sparking concerns and tsunami warnings for coastal areas. In this video, we explore the reasons behind Japan's vulnerability to frequent seismic activities and how its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. Get the latest updates on the aftermath of this major quake, tsunami warnings, and insights into Japan's geologic risks. Stay informed and prepared as we delve into the science of earthquakes and their global impact.     #JapanEarthquake #TsunamiWarning #KyushuQuake #SeismicActivity #Japan #EarthquakeRisk #NaturalDisasters #Geology #RingOfFire #JapanNews #Earthquake2025  Also Read  6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/6-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southwestern-japan-tsunami-advisory-issued-011-4041349.html?ref=DMDesc  Indian Railways Showcases Progress Of Anand Bullet Train Station Construction :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indian-railways-showcases-progress-of-anand-bullet-train-station-construction-011-4034275.html?ref=DMDesc  Tokyo’s Bold Move To Tackle Low Fertility: Will A 4-Day Workweek Save Japan’s Future? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/tokyo-s-bold-move-to-tackle-low-fertility-will-a-4-day-workweek-save-japan-s-future-4011389.html?ref=DMDesc    ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.334~

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00:00So

00:28the question to be asked is why there are so many earthquakes in Japan? Basically, Japan

00:34is positioned along the Pacific Ring of Fire, and thus it endures relentless seismic activities.

00:41This horseshoe-shaped region outlines the Pacific Ocean's rim, notorious for frequent

00:48earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Ring of Fire hosts intense tectonic plate interactions

00:54with the Pacific and the Philippine Sea plates colliding. Complex plate dynamics is something

01:03which needs to have a closer look. Numerous major tectonic plates, including the Pacific

01:10plate beneath the ocean and the Philippine Sea plate, create intricate interactions at

01:17their edges. Some of the very significant earthquakes are in the past, but this event

01:26is unparalleled as far as the magnitude is concerned. Notably, the March 20, 1939 magnitude

01:32of 6.7 earthquake was the second largest in the area, highlighting the seismic intensity

01:38of the recent incident. Although, if we may add, Japan frequently faces earthquakes, not

01:44all result in tsunamis. For a dangerous earthquake-tsunami combination, specific conditions must align

01:52– a magnitude 7 quake, an oceanic epicenter, and a shallow quake. The recent event, while

02:01shallow at 6 miles underground, lacked an oceanic epicenter, mitigating the potential

02:08for destructive tsunamis. Ongoing seismic vigilance is also being continued. The tsunami

02:15warnings were issued, and Japan remains vigilant for aftershocks. Aftershocks are very common

02:21after a massive earthquake, and it poses a risk as structures may have been weakened

02:28by the first quake, leading to additional damage. The seismic sequence's energy suggests

02:34the likelihood of substantial earthquakes and aftershocks, prompting authorities to

02:39monitor the region closely. The seismic activity in Japan is ongoing, with expectations of

02:45aftershocks in the coming days also. While predicting the exact magnitude and timing

02:50remains challenging, authorities focus more on the preparedness part of it. Japan's

02:55geological positioning and intricate plate interactions continue to shape its seismic

03:01landscape, highlighting the nation's perpetual vulnerability to earthquakes.

Japan Hit by Another Major Earthquake | Real Reason Behind Non-Stop Fear of New Tsunami Explained

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