Tōhoku earthquake

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 was caused by the sudden release of energy along the Pacific Plate as it slipped beneath the North American Plate, known as subduction. This seismic event generated a massive tsunami, which caused widespread destruction, flooding coastal areas, damaging infrastructure, and leading to a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. It was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, highlighting the importance of advanced preparedness and resilient infrastructure in earthquake-prone regions.