Danger Zone: Tsunami Strike Japan (Part 1--Destruction)
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.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 54 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Safety, Weather, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Series: Danger Zone
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Danger Zone: Tsunami Strike Japan (Part 1--Destruction)