The Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami refers to a catastrophic natural disaster that occurred on March 11, 2011, in northeastern Japan. It was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake followed by a massive tsunami, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life.
Imagine a giant monster shaking the ground and then unleashing a monstrous wave that engulfs everything in its path. That's how powerful and devastating the Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami was.
Taishin: This term refers to the ability of structures or buildings to withstand earthquakes.
Tsunami: A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.
Shindo: Shindo measures the intensity of an earthquake at specific locations based on observed effects on people, buildings, and the environment.
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