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Japan earthquake: Country's location on the Pacific Ring of fire to its earthquake & tsunami risk?

What makes Japan prone to earthquakes & tsunamis? The answer to this question lies in the location of Japan. Japan is situated along the ‘Ring of Fire’, which is the most active earthquake tectonic belt in the world. The ‘ring’ refers to “an imaginary horseshoe-shaped zone that follows the rim of the Pacific Ocean. However, Japan has found a way to lessen the impact of the earthquakes. Watch to find out.

January 04, 2024 / 09:14 IST
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first published: Jan 4, 2024 09:14 am

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