What happened 10 years ago in Japan?
Ten years ago, on March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern shore—the most powerful earthquake ever recorded to have hit the country—generating enormous tsunami waves that spread across miles of shoreline, climbing as high as 130 feet.
How big was the earthquake that caused the Japan tsunami?
9.1
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.
How many people died at Fukushima meltdown?
Japan has observed a moment’s silence to mark the 10th anniversary of an earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people and triggered a nuclear meltdown in Fukushima.
How far inland did Japan tsunami reach?
6 miles
Maximum distance inland reached by the tsunami: 6 miles (10 km) in Sendai. Area of land covered by tsunami waters: about 217 sq miles (561 km sq)
What happened to Japan after tsunami?
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 deaths have been confirmed.
How big was the earthquake off the coast of Japan?
[Kyodo via Reuters] A magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Japan’s Fukushima coast has injured dozens of people, nearly 10 years after the eastern region was hit by a huge quake that sparked a tsunami and nuclear meltdown.
Where are the most earthquakes in the world?
Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas. Japan accounts for about 20 percent of the world’s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater. [Issei Kato/Reuters] Items scattered on the floor of the Hirono town office after the earthquake ,in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
Where was the nuclear power plant that melted down after the earthquake in Japan?
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture after the strong earthquake that shook northeastern Japan. No abnormalities were reported at the nuclear plant, which melted down in the wake of the March 2011 quake. [Kyodo via Reuters]