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Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
On March 11, 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami whose effects were felt as far away as the U.S. West Coast. The temblor damaged several Japanese nuclear reactors, some of which have already partially melted. Take a look at the science behind this disaster.
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Debris expected to hit Midway Atoll soon this year.
Researchers have mapped the path of the debris carried out to sea by the March 11, 2011, Japan tsunami.
The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan last March have changed the way scientists and leaders plan for disasters.
Hazardous debris could turn up along the West Coast in the next few years.
Our list of the most compelling and significant science stories to break this year.
Japanese less likely to recognize risk of smaller tsunami after this year's disaster.
Could help improve tsunami warnings.
Sightings confirm model predictions of where debris would be.
Changes to upper atmosphere could be warning for major quakes.
Latest in a series of new discoveries about the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Link could provide early warning for tsunamis.
Link could provide early warning for tsunamis.
NASA satellites captured images and video of event.
Waves generated by the massive March 2011 undersea earthquake off Japan traveled 8000 mi. to chop 50 sq. mi. of ice off the Sulzberger Ice Shelf. NASA and ESA satellites captured imagery of the break. Ice may have been weakened by climate change.
Japan Trench continues to slip, relieve strain.
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