2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Wikipedia
WEBOn 11 March 2011, at 14:46 JST (05:46 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.
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Simple English Wikipedia…
WEBThe 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was a 9.0- magnitude earthquake followed by tsunami waves. [8] It was measured at 8.4 on the JMA seismic intensity scale [9] [10] The earthquake happened 130 kilometres (81 mi) off Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on the east coast of the Tōhoku of Japan, on March 11, 2011 at 05:46:23 UTC.
Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 | Facts & Death Toll
WEB11 Mar 2011 · The event began with a powerful earthquake off the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan’s main island, which caused widespread damage on land and initiated a series of large tsunami waves that devastated many coastal areas of the country, most notably in the Tōhoku region (northeastern Honshu).
Aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Wikipedia
WEBA convoy of fire engines in the tsunami zone. The aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami included both a humanitarian crisis and massive economic impacts. The tsunami created over 300,000 refugees in the Tōhoku region of Japan, and resulted in shortages of food, water, shelter, medicine and fuel for survivors. 15,900 …
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Wikiwand
WEBOn 11 March 2011, at 14:46 JST (05:46 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.
Great Tohoku, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, 11 March 2011
WEBThe 11 March 2011, magnitude 9.0 Honshu, Japan earthquake (38.322 N, 142.369 E, depth 32 km) generated a tsunami observed over the Pacific region and caused tremendous local devastation. This is the fourth largest earthquake in the world and the largest in Japan since instrumental recordings began in 1900.
Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011 - Britannica
WEBJapan 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.
The 2011 Tōhoku disaster: 10 years on - The Lancet
WEB6 Mar 2021 · The tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9 earthquake, devastated entire towns and villages. More than 450 000 people were forced to live in temporary shelters. Damage to housing, businesses, roads, and other infrastructure came to an estimated US$210 billion, making it the costliest natural disaster ever.
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Wikiwand
WEBIt was the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in recorded history. It was also the fourth most powerful earthquake on Earth since record-keeping began in 1900. The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was a 9.0-magnitude earthquake followed by tsunami waves.
Timeline of Japan’s 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
WEB10 Mar 2021 · A magnitude 9.0 earthquake strikes off the coast at 2:46 p.m. March 11, 2011, triggering a towering tsunami that smashes into the nuclear plant, destroying its power and cooling systems and triggering meltdowns at three reactors.
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