Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Timelapse Shows 2011 Tsunami Spread Across Pacific
In 2011, a massive earthquake in Japan caused a huge tsunami.
This tsunami was like a giant wave that traveled across the Pacific Ocean.
Scientists made a video showing how quickly the wave spread.
It hit different places, like Russia and Mexico, in just a few hours.
The wave reached South America in about a day.
This event showed us how important it is to have good systems that warn people about tsunamis.
A timelapse shows the 2011 tsunami spreading across the Pacific Ocean.
The tsunami followed a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast.
The earthquake struck Honshu, Japan, on March 11, 2011.
The tsunami waves reached South America within 20-23 hours.
The event highlighted the need for improved tsunami warning systems.
- Who
- The tsunami was caused by the 9.1M earthquake.
- What
- A timelapse of the 2011 Japan tsunami's propagation.
- When
- March 11, 2011
- Where
- Pacific Ocean; originating from Japan
- Why
- The event highlighted the need for better tsunami alert systems.
- Earthquake Magnitude
- 9.1M
- Location of Earthquake
- Off the coast of Honshu, Japan
- Tsunami Wave Height
- Up to 56ft
- Time to Reach South America
- 20-23 hours
- Date of Earthquake
- March 11, 2011