The very beginning of the new year did not prove to be very fortunate for Japan, as the country suffered a massive earthquake. A major tsunami has also hit the coast of Japan after the devastating earthquake. Why is Japan prone to earthquakes and tsunamis? Let's understand.
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Japan is no stranger to earthquakes. In fact, it's among the most seismically active countries in the world and the birthplace of seismology, or the study of earthquakes.