2011 tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

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How strong was the 2011 earthquake in Japan and how long did it take for the tsunami to reach the country’s coastline?

The earthquake that struck the Asian country measured 9.1 on the Richter scale, and within minutes, the first waves began to be felt.

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Tsunami Waves Hit Japan, Russia After Massive Earthquake (Video)

Footage from Japan and the Kuril Islands, following the 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29th.

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Russia's 'land of fire and ice' was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami

A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s Far East coast, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents fleeing buildings but causing only a few injuries.

130 foot waves. A nuclear disaster. Comparing Japan's 2011 tsunami to today's

The earthquake was powerful. One of the strongest ever recorded. Unlike 2011's Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, there ...

Russia earthquake is among the strongest ever recorded: Here's the top 10

The earthquake appeared to be the strongest since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan in March 2011 that caused a massive ...

Pacific earthquake triggers tsunami warnings

The magnitude 8.8 quake is believed to be the joint sixth-largest on record, though only minor injuries near the epicenter ...

What are the biggest tsunamis ever? How July 29 earthquake, tsunami compares.

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed more than 5,200 people on Dec. 30, 1703, according to NOAA data. The ...

Explainer: why the huge 8.8 Russian earthquake caused little tsunami damage

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded – a magnitude 8.8 monster – hit the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday.

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Did ‘new Baba Vanga’ predict Japan tsunami and record-shaking earthquake?

But the tremors along with the sea surges were predicted by Ryo Tatsuki – Japan’s answer to Baba Vanga – who wrote down 15 ...

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Tsunami Warning: Is Russia’s 8.8 earthquake among the worst ever? How deadly were history’s top 10 disasters?

On July 29, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning. This article explores the historical context of deadly tsunamis, including the most catastrophic ...

Research highlights risk of huge tsunami off Pacific Northwest coast

The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast could reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the ...

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