Danger Zone: Tsunami Strike Japan (Part 1--Destruction)

3 minutes

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On March 11, 2011 a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan generated a tsunami. This series of ocean waves sped towards the island nation with waves reaching 24 feet high. The result was devastation and utter destruction. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.

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Runtime: 3 minutes

Topic: Geography, Health and Safety, Science
Subtopic: Safety, Weather, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Series: Danger Zone

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