The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami was one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters in modern history. On March 11, 2011, a massive magnitude 9.0 undersea earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Japan’s Tohoku region, about 70 kilometers east of the Oshika Peninsula. The quake triggered a colossal tsunami, with waves reaching heights of up to 40 meters (130 feet) in some areas, sweeping across coastal towns and cities within minutes. Entire communities were destroyed, infras

🌊 Saturday Series: Episode 10 – The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami 🌊 On March 11, 2011, Japan was struck by a 9.1 earthquake that unleashed a massive tsunami. Waves up to 130 feet roared inland, destroying entire towns and triggering the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Nearly 20,000 lives were lost. #SaturdaySeries #DisasterEdition #Tsunami #Earthquake #Tohoku #Japan #2011 | Above The Norm News