Pianist's Touching Ode to the Victims of the 2011 Tsunami
This performance is seen in the video, entitled “Elegy for the Victims of the Tsunami of March 11, 2011 in Japan”, which left both the performer and audience in tears.
Japan's Innovation Protects Cities From Tsunamis
For decades, Japan was thought to be the leader in protecting coastal cities and structures like the Fukushima power plant from tsunamis. But the 2011 tsunami proved that even the most well-prepared countries are, sadly, not always protected from disasters.
The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster’s Sad Aftermath - 10 Photos
The 9.0 magnitude quake was so forceful it shifted the Earth off its axis and triggered a tsunami that completely swept over the island of Honshu. More than 18,000 people were killed and entire towns were wiped off the map.
The Worst Earthquakes in History - a Nightmare Turned Real
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that causes 50-feet (15 m) tall waves wiped out life and buildings in the sparsely-populated Kamchatka peninsula and the Kuril Islands.
Looking Back at 10 Important News Stories of This Decade
[related_articles] 2014: Girl Swept Away in Tsunami 10 Years Ago Reunited With Family Raudhatul Jannah was just 4 years old when the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami had ravaged her Indonesian town on December 26, 2004.
Children Rebuilding Japan - Beautiful!
Last year Japan was hit a very hard blow by earthquakes and tsunami, not to mention the damage caused by the radiation leaks from their Nuclear plants. This was not only a physical blow nut also a mental one.
Can Animals Truly Predict Earthquakes?
Lucy Jones, an American seismologist, debunks popular earthquake myths, such as earthquake predictions, animals sensing earthquakes before they start and tsunamis, and gives practical advice as to what people should really be focusing on before a massive earthquake hits an area.
Meet Wisdom, the World's Oldest Known Wild Bird
nature, birds, wild life, nature video, oldest animals, albatross, oldest bird Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, has survived tsunamis and raised over 40 chicks. And she’s still not done!
Is There Any Way To Destroy or Deflect Asteroids?
A collision with a large asteroid could destroy a whole city or even have a global destructive effect, being capable of altering the climate of the Earth and causing cataclysms such as earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
Krakatoa's Explosion Was the Loudest Thing Ever Heard!
Shock waves from the volcanic eruption traveled around the world several times, and caused a tsunami over 45 meters high (148 feet) and weighing over 600 tonnes, which ended up hitting the shores of Sumatra and Java, absolutely decimating their coastal regions.
Some Missing Person Mysteries Have Very Happy Endings...
Raudhatul Jannah No-one will ever forget the devastation that the Boxing Day tsunami in the Indian Ocean caused back in 2004, but there were also miracles that took place in the aftermath, such as what happened to Raudhatul Jannah.
This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...
The most recent major disasters the country faced, the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's destruction, were responsible for the deaths of more than 15,000 people.
Laugh Your Socks Off With These Amusing Car Pranks
A tsunami of Orbeez! 5. Colors of the (windshield wiper) rainbow 6. This one is ready for launch in 10...9...8... 7. This spooky one is fit for Halloween [related_articles] 8. Hmm... I wonder what this one could be? 9.
You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It
Tsunami Did you know that until 1896, English didn’t have a word for this disastrous wave? The term tsunami first appeared in the National Geographic magazine, in an issue describing a huge wave that struck Japan that year.
15 Pics That Show Just How Scary the Ocean Can Be...
Japan experienced a chilling incident in March 2011, where a massive tsunami, resembling a wall of jet-black water, overwhelmed the seawall 8. Entrance to Laguna Kaan Luum, a transparent, shallow lake with shining waters, in Mexico [related_articles] 9.
Timing Is Everything, Especially In THESE Photos
The calm before the tsunami. Exactly like... umm... holding on to a wet fish. "I wonder if this tastes like chicken!" The tuxedo rental place ain't gonna be happy... They did tell him to watch his back.
These Fascinating Photos Show Us a World Full of Wonder
The only tree to survive Japan's tsunami among 70,000 other trees. Today it has been restored and is being protected. The 'Crocosaurus Cove' in Australia, where you get closer to a giant croc than you'll ever want to be without a cage. What a solar farm looks like, Mojave Dessert.
Some Photos Just Have to Be Seen to Be Believed...
When the sky turns into a tsunami. 19. The devil's coming for you... 20. This tree is a natural optical illusion. 21. That actually is another dog.
These Deadly Natural Disasters Are the Worst Since 2005
These disasters include volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, cyclones, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other similar forces of nature. People all across the world have faced the grave effects of natural disasters that strike in a matter of days and leave lingering damage.
The Raw Power of Pure Destruction. Wow.
Largest North American landslide on record, Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah, 2013 2011 Japan Tsunami initial wave Costa Concordia – a new perspective Four million dollar mansion burns to the ground in Ohio Fire in factory from inside Fire from a burning bulding being sucked into a tornado The strength of Category
25 Photos That Tell an Amazing Story
A woman sits amidst the wreckage caused by a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami, northern Japan, 2011. Greg Cook hugs his dog Coco after finding her inside his destroyed home in Alabama following the Tornado in March 2012. Russian soldiers preparing for the Battle of Kursk, July 1943.
Can You Guess How Big These Craters Are?
These are the ones that create major events, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, once they impact the earth. They leave behind a scar on the face of the earth - something we call a crater. The earth, the moon, and other planets are full of craters gathered over the eons too.
Discover 5 of the Most Exclusive Senior Housing Projects
Tamaraikulam Elders Village, Kudalur district, India The massive earthquake that hit India in 2004 brought with it a massive tsunami that swept the country's shores, causing untold destruction in hundreds of cities and villages along the Indian Ocean coastline, taking the lives of about 300,000 people
This Bunker Was Made for The Richest People Only...
However, the main feature of this installation is that it can withstand nuclear detonation, chemical warfare, earthquakes, tsunamis, and any other disaster you can imagine.
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