Japan experienced a powerful earthquake and a major tsunami warning was issued. However, the tsunami warnings were later canceled as the threat diminished. Japan categorizes tsunami warnings based on expected wave heights.
Following the devastating earthquake, a powerful tsunami struck the coastal areas, causing widespread destruction and loss. Video footage documented the terrifying moment when a massive wave forcefully crashed over a sea wall in Suzu, leaving onlookers in awe of its sheer force.
The aftermath of such natural disasters often includes numerous aftershocks, and as reported by the reputable United States Geological Survey (USGS), multiple smaller tremors were detected near the epicenter. These aftershocks have the potential to persist for months, further compounding the challenges faced by affected communities and emphasizing the long-lasting impact of this catastrophic event.
Hough said people living in that part of the country have felt quakes before, but she believes this is “the biggest earthquake by far” — which means most residents likely don’t have experience with a seismic event of this scale.
According to Hough, following a large earthquake, aftershocks are expected to occur. There is a possibility that some of these aftershocks could be even greater than magnitude 6, posing their own hazard.
Jeremy Nell
Known by his pseudonym Jerm, Jeremy Nell is an award-winning political cartoonist from South Africa, whose work has been featured in numerous publications, in various languages, around the world since 2005. His podcast, Jerm Warfare, in which he discusses counter-narrative ideas, has featured some of the greatest minds in the world, such as Robert Kennedy, David Icke, Victor Davis Hanson, Peter McCullough, John McAfee, and Scott Adams.
