How Japan Tsunami Started 3/11/2011

On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern history. The event began at 2:46 PM local time when a powerful 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Honshu, near the Tōhoku region. This undersea megathrust earthquake, centered about 130 kilometers (81 miles) east of Sendai, triggered a massive tsunami that would cause widespread destruction and loss of life.

The seismic event occurred along the Japan Trench subduction zone, where the Pacific Plate is forced beneath the North American Plate. The immense energy released caused the seafloor to suddenly uplift, displacing a vast amount of water and generating a series of tsunami waves. Within minutes, waves measuring up to 40 meters (131 feet) in height crashed into coastal cities, sweeping away buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure.

The tsunami also led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, as floodwaters disabled critical cooling systems at the power plant, resulting in a nuclear meltdown. The disaster claimed thousands of lives, displaced entire communities, and left lasting impacts on Japan’s economy and environment.

This catastrophic event remains a stark reminder of the immense power of natural forces and the importance of disaster preparedness in tsunami-prone regions.

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