2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Wikipedia
On 11 March 2011, at 14:46:24 JST (05:46:24 UTC), a Mw 9.0–9.1 undersea megathrust earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean, 72 km (45 mi) east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tōhoku region. It lasted approximately six minutes and caused a tsunami.
Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 | Facts & Death Toll
Mar 11, 2011 · Japan earthquake and tsunami, severe natural disaster that occurred in northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, and killed at least 20,000 people. A powerful earthquake off the coast of Honshu also generated a series of large tsunami waves that devastated many coastal areas and triggered a major nuclear accident.
Rare Video: Japan Tsunami | National Geographic - YouTube
June 9, 2011 — The March 11 earthquake and tsunami left more than 28,000 dead or missing. See incredible footage of the tsunami swamping cities and turning b...
Japan earthquake & tsunami of 2011: Facts and information
Feb 25, 2022 · The Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, also known as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami or the Great Tohoku earthquake, was a natural disaster that shook northeastern Japan...
Japan earthquake: Tsunami hits north-east - BBC News
Mar 11, 2011 · Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after the...
On This Day: 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude (Mw) 9.1 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Honshu on the Japan Trench. A tsunami that was generated by the earthquake arrived at the coast within 30 minutes, overtopping seawalls and disabling three nuclear reactors within days.
What Lessons Did Japan Learn From The Devastating 2011
2 days ago · The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami caused over 18,000 deaths and $220 billion in damages. A magnitude 9.1 earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, the largest in Japan's history.
Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - Encyclopedia Britannica
Mar 11, 2011 · Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - Aftermath, Recovery, Rebuilding: The number of those confirmed dead or listed as missing was about 18,500. Most of those killed were drowning victims of the tsunami waves. Miyagi prefecture suffered the greatest losses.
Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 Facts | Britannica
Mar 11, 2011 · Japan earthquake and tsunami, severe natural disaster that occurred in northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, and killed at least 20,000 people. A powerful earthquake off the coast of Honshu also generated a series of large tsunami waves that devastated many coastal areas and triggered a major nuclear accident.
2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami: 13 years on
Mar 11, 2024 · A tsunami more than 20 meters high slammed into Miyagi Prefecture's Minamisanriku Town, claiming over 800 lives.