Japanese authorities on Monday called off a tsunami advisory after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake off the country's northeast coast produced little more than ripples.However, the Japan Meteorological Agency urged coastal residents to remain prepared to evacuate because of a continued threat of aftershocks that could spawn tsunamis.The 8.9-magnitude temblor, which was centered near the east coast of Japan, killed hundreds of people, caused the formation of 30-foot walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfed entire towns, dragged houses onto highways, and tossed cars and boats like toys. Some waves reached six miles (10 kilometers) inland in Miyagi Prefecture on Japan's east coast.

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What caused the tsunami?

The earthquake occurred at the relatively shallow depth of 15 miles, meaning much of its energy was released at the seafloor.

Why choose this topic?

The reason I chose this topic, because I want to learn more about Japan while I'm doing this topic, and I want to find out what I can do to help myself and others, if it happen to me.

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