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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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Data from Japan quake helping refine warning algorithms.
New study could improve future flooding forecasts.
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.
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Tsunami intensity doubled over rugged ocean ridges.
Japanese less likely to recognize risk of smaller tsunami after this year's disaster.
A tsunami warning has not been issued.
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.
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