Japan, earthquake and tsunami

March 11, massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan kill nearly 20,000
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan’s northeastern coast, killing nearly 20,000 people and severely damaging the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station.
In Japan, fears mount of a massive 2011-style earthquake on disaster anniversary
Scientists warn seismic energy accumulating under the Chishima Trench off Hokkaido has the potential to trigger a magnitude-8.8 earthquake.
As Japan marks 13 years since 2011 earthquake & tsunami, experts warn of another megaquake
A study found that tectonic plates beneath the Chishima Trench are not slipping past each other but appear to be locked together. Researchers say that when the plates eventually break free, they could
Japan: Moment of Silence Observed Nationwide to Mark 14 Years Since 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
Japan marked 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday, March 11. A moment of silence was observed across the country, with some places sounding sirens. This video was shot at the Matsushima ferry dock in Miyagi Prefecture.
Japan marks 14 years since 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima disaster
Japan on Tuesday (March 11) marked 14 years since the massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that left more than 20,000 people dead or missing and triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster. WATCH MORE: S
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After 14 years, the 2011 tsunami in Japan has not been forgotten
TOKYO -- Families of people killed in the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami visited beaches and memorial cenotaphs in ...
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Tsunami warning in Japan: “please do not enter the sea”
“The tsunami may strike several times. Please do not enter the sea and stay away from coastal areas,” it said on X (formerly Twitter). As the agency points out, two small tsunamis of around20 ...
History Today: When a powerful earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster
On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and a subsequent tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. In 2004, ...
Resident shares 3.11 tsunami image to keep memory alive
As the massive tsunami surged over a 6.4-meter seawall, it swallowed the town below. Along the railway embankment, people ...
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Tsunami-struck Japanese hotel stands as a testament to resilience after tragedy
Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, ...
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Japanese tsunami led to 3-6% higher transaction prices for certain cars
After the March 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, vehicle production in Japan dropped to record lows of roughly 40 percent of Q2 2010. The disruption in production caused a three-to-nearly-six ...
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Footage shows tsunami damage in Shizuoka after 1923 earthquake
Newly discovered footage taken in Shizuoka Prefecture after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake constitutes what is probably among the oldest 35-millimeter records of tsunami damage in Japan.
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Tsunami memorial serves as a tribute to those lost and a call to never forget
For those traveling through Japan’s Iwate prefecture, a visit to Takata Matsubara Memorial Park for Tsunami Disaster and the ...