On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tohoku coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Waves up to 40 meters high devastated coastal communities, killing over 15,000 people and displacing thousands. The disaster caused widespread destruction, flooding towns and infrastructure. The tsunami also crippled the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, causing meltdowns and radiation leaks. Evacuations and long-term environmental impacts followed. Japan’s resilience shone through i

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