Great Earthquake of 2011

The Great Earthquake of 2011, also known as the Tōhoku earthquake, was a powerful magnitude 9.0-9.1 undersea earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on March 11, 2011. It caused massive ground shaking, generated a tsunami over 40 meters high, and led to widespread destruction. The disaster resulted in thousands of deaths, displacement of communities, and severe damage to nuclear reactors, notably the Fukushima Daiichi plant. This event highlighted the importance of earthquake preparedness and the challenges of managing natural hazards in seismically active regions.