Rare Video: Japan Tsunami | National Geographic
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2011
- June 9, 2011 - The March 11 earthquake and tsunami left more than 28,000 dead or missing. See incredible footage of the tsunami swamping cities and turning buildings into rubble.
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Huge respect to Japan,the way they stand again and again after so many natural calamities.
IQ and culture
Not just natural.
@@SidsterOTR Just about to say that.
Please
I love Japan
RIP to all those people that died
Amen
Plenty more left
Hey, their fault for living in a tsunami prone zone.
@@equestrianestrustester754 it is called natural selection
😂
I am one of those who survived the Aceh tsunami in Indonesia in 2004, it was terrible that the initial wave on the coast was 30 meters and swept everything that existed, until now it cannot be forgotten, may your country be protected from disasters like this, let's pray
What is particularly heartbreaking about the December 26th, 2004 tsunami is that many of the deceased were tourists who were spending the Christmas holidays in the warmer weather of Indonesia.
That's one of the biggest if not THE biggest, right? I read it affected more than 10 countries. I've seen documentaries and videos and wow.
Nature is amazing and terrifying
@@fiorev6274 and not only that, we have more than 100 active volcanoes here
@@michaellovely6601Everyone that dies is a tragedy.
I can't imagine how scared you were, much respect to you.
I could not help but feel a strong sympathy and deep respect for the Japanese people, still thriving on top of such calamities as Tsunamis, Earthquakes, .... !
Amsterdam,Netherlands is exemplary in their dealings with the water department!
@@MrReymoclif714 bro i agree but stop comparing countries. The original commenter was talking about Japan’s strength. Nothing to do with the Netherlands.
u happen to be from philly?
Won’t worry their county get funded from everyone all over the world. Vietnam on the other hand isn’t so I do not feel bad for these mother fcker
@@ngndnd -- Hello. No. I'm from Vietnam.
See you in 8 years when this is recommended again
ME too
I didn't see it the frist time. UT does repeat, repeat repeat! I wasn't online. This is still horrible to watch, cuz you think of all of the people's lives destroyed. Not too long ago a motorcycle wash up on our shore, and it was from that tsunami. Well it was on UT and l am sure l will see the repeat soon.🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵🚵
Too
See you again over fews hours
Yup we’ll meet 8 years later and sing Hello darkness my old friend XD
I'm japanese. thanks for all disaster relief.
when I 14years old , this disaster has occurred.
I have the good fortune to Live 10 years.
I can't forget all grace, kindness.
I'm not good at English. but I thought I should be write my feelings, gratitude.
I wish happiness will come to all people. thanks.
あのさん、頑張ってね!❤️❤️
無事で何よりです！がんばってくださいね！
❤
@God Game what he meant by fortune is..somekind of "luck",, i think he meant to say "i was lucky to live up till 10 years"
in japanese "kouun (幸運)" can be meant as fortune or luck, maybe this guy used google translate to do so thats why it looked weird
I love it when foreigners speak English like that, like I understand what you're saying and I find it so cute lol
Another 7.4 or 7.6 magnitude earthquake recorded today 1.1.2024. I pray for Japan 🙏
Almost 13 years later, and Japan faced yet another earthquake on New Year’s Day. Praying for everyone in Japan and surrounding areas. ❤
One important lesson I’ve learned from watching tsunami videos; when the water leaves, I leave.
Amen
That's deep
This is what they should teach at scl
How long would it take for the water to catch up to you? It's scary to think of driving away but then the waves swallow you up😣💔
Its kinda hard to tell when from a distance they look like normal waves that you would surf
Rest in peace everyone who died. My uncle was one of them who perished
Condolences.
im sorry for your loss😣🙏🏻
Are u a malayali my brothr
Omg am so sorry 🥺🙏
I'm so sorry, that's awful. may he rest in peace.
I have visited some of the impacted areas twice over the past few years. The Japanese people worked so hard to rebuild and bring life back to these areas. Very resilient and absolutely impressive!
Olá egipiciá japonesa
It's Jan. 1 and Japan has been hit by another tsunami
just read it too
2024/01/01 JST
@@user-qk5nc7zq8z Yes, I was going by local time which was my mistake
Me and my husband were there in Tokyo....when this happened....experienced about 650 aftershocks after that in next 3 days .....but japan was back on it's foot from next day.....salute to the spirit of Japan
Im glad you're ok
@B real yeah I mean aftershocks....🙂
Nothing knocks them off the stool that easily
...................
Were you in Tokyo when Godzilla attacked?
RIP my friend. He died while trying to evacuate through tall building yet hit his head hard to the ground, left unconscious. Already been a decade....
Oh. I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine what that felt like.
I'm so sorry dude. May your friend rest in peace.
That is so tragic, no-one should have to go through that. Were you there when it happened? I understand if you don't want to talk about it.
@@jazza724 I was in Kyoto when I received a call from his mother while she and her family members were sobbing in the high campground evacuation site. I was very shock, and it took couple weeks to have his funeral ceremony along with his neighbors. It was intense experience.
And thank you all. This is time when I switched from anthropology to geography and earth science majors to invest more studies in seismology and environmental hazards during my study abroad in Japan.
@@Kuma40 Natural disasters are so tragic, I hope he can rest in peace. It is very brave of you to share your story.
UA-cam is going to recommend this to everyone now.
Obviously
I can't imagine having to watch a city you grew up in just get swallowed and destroyed, and taking the lives of loved ones in the process.
May everyone Rest In Peace.
ANGLOSAKS specially made a wave by an explosion because Russia did not supply nuclear fuel to the United States and the Chernobyl accident the same information from a nuclear power worker.
@@nefneg1 tf are you on mate
May all who died from Japan bombing Pearl Harbor Rest In Peace as well
@@RuralRascal Irrelevant
My g welcome to the real world :)
Who else thinks Japan is one of the most resilient country on the planet?
Yeah. I think so.
@@sorapantsu8598 hello 3 mins ago person
@@oekfoh8684 hey men
@Bigfoot hahah
Bigfoot hello 1 hour ago person
It has been 12 years since the earthquake today.I am Japanese. When the earthquake occurred, I was in an elementary school in Kanagawa prefecture, next to Tokyo. Although it was far from the epicenter, we felt a very strong tremor. I remember being very shocked when I first saw the footage of the tsunami.Many people lost their lives due to the tsunami. Tsunamis can happen anywhere on Earth. I hope that this footage will be used to help reduce the number of people who lose their lives in tsunamis.
I live in Indonesia, and same with Japan, we struggle a lot because of tsunami, thanks for your sharing my brother 🙏
I live in the middle of America. Bet we'll never see one. ;)
@@pamelah6431kind of egocentric and unsensitive thing to say, of course with "every part of the world" he was referring to coastal areas
@@AdeptoDiChuckNorrisThe UK doesn’t get tsunamis and earthquakes cause we in the middle of the plate
@@AdeptoDiChuckNorrisEven that’s not true. I’m Dutch, our country is at risk of flooding (but the Delta works are built to prevent this) but not at risk of tsunamis.
Watching this as soon as I heard the news on the earth quake today off 7.3
It won't cause tsunami now
Humans: throws trash in the ocean
Ocean: Right back at ya buddy
Tucan 222 lmao
Tucan 222 uh that’s the trash that the tsunami picked up from the city bro lol
ye
More buffed:
Right back at ya buckaroo
LOL
Fun fact: Japan was the first country to respond when we had a massive earthquake here in New Zealand. Funny how Australia is meant to be our sister country and yet another country half way across the globe managed to get here and help before a sister country that's a 6 hr flight at most. Much love and respect for Japan ♥ Arigato
Konnichiwa
@@hihi15yearsago56 konbanwa
Hi from Japan. Because we are earthquake suffered brothers. When this earthquake occurred in Japan, the first thing I recalled was about the earthquake in New Zealand. Wasn't it few weeks before etc.? I thought that my office on the 4th floor was going to fall down to the ground like the building in Christchurch.
@@lincoqie yea I'm pretty sure it was. I have so much love and respect for Japan regardless of what others think of Japan.
@@igedeanune1486 Naa that'll be too easy for us kiwis
When this earthquake occurred, Taiwanese people, the U.S. military, and people from all over the world helped. Thank you so much
Yesterday 1 jan 2024, tsunami again 😢
Who else getting a bunch of disaster videos as recommended after the recent earthquakes?
Me
Me
I've been here for years. Only recently have people been afraid of earthquakes. Lol Y'all better be prepared for the cascadia quake.
Mee, might watch san andreas again and read some earthquakes mangas too 🤣
@@anonumosGirl SAME HAHA
Japan is like cursed country. So many crazy things happen but their people still can handle it and fix it more faster than other country. Respect japan
❤️❤️
Nah
Cursed is a harsh word, i Don't think they are anywhere near it
china's pretty good at it
Well except when someone is isekai'd but I get what your saying. Japan 👍
If you are Japanese, just know you are from one of my favorite countries and I am so sorry this happened but it's good your safe❤
Today Again Japan Hit Earthquakes 🥺
It's good that UA-cam recommended me this, even as Japanese we tend to forget major events like this and it's good to get a reminder of how unforgiving nature can be.
Fax
@Sushant M meh whatever you say. What's been past is a past
It wasn't nature ,what are the odds Everytime North Korea launched projectiles into the ocean , what happened then
@@tedystjohn1866 I don't get you but no launches in 2011.
Tedy St John True true true true
8 years ago: *rare video*
in 2020: *46 million views*
47 million views
@@amnaammar1459 48 million views
The video is rare. Not it's popularity but okay 😂
U mean 48
I’m your 666th like 💜
This didn’t age well at all…
Why not? Does historical events get invalidated when further events happen?
@@MentalParadox That’s not what I meant sorry, I was just meaning another devastating tsunami is unfortunate.
And now this one is 7.9
Ik he did not just say “tsunami soup”
...yeah, usually found next to the alphabet soup at your local grocery store...
@@ralexlu martha speaks
Tsoupnami?
It's actually pretty good
^ tf
I am Japanese.
When the earthquake struck, many Japanese people were encouraged by the support and kind words. I'm really thankful to you.
Next is our Japanese turn. I'm most happy that nothing happens, but if something goes wrong in your country, I'll do my best to support you!
I used a translator, so I'm sorry if the English text is wrong🙇♀️
The English is great
Thanks ☺️
The English is really good!
悪い話し方で申し訳ありませんが、私はあなたが今良いことをしていることを願っています!
Love and support from India❤
AND NOW ON JANUARY THE FIRST 👀
The big one happened on the New Year’s Day in Japan too. Even though there wasn’t this big tsunami, many people have died and there are still people who are stuck under the collapsed houses. I just hope things get better soon
Please well-prepared and gather information for natural disasters, my friends in all over the world 😢
Tectonic plates: *bump together* “whoops, my bad”
“No problem bro”
People on the surface:
i dont think you should make a joke
Jesus Christ lmao
Tata Yeonjun snowflake
Lmao I shouldn't laugh cuz people died of it but the jokes funny- 😂🤚
@@kila1843 snowflake
When you feel bad for liking
Think of it as a thumbs up for awareness.
Brandon Moreland yeah that’s why I couldn’t give it a like
Джейсон Хичкок so you went and dropped a couple of nuclear bombs on them. Bet you’d scream and shriek if some were dropped on you.
You cannot defend the indefensible
I thought i was the only one who felt this way
..
You
I am from Turkey. We had 2 earthquake magnitute 7.7 and 7.4 only in 9 hours different. We lost 42k people around as officially it's been announced but as me, all others don't trust this number. We are sure we lost much more. Just respect to all japan construction engineers and related foundations who loves people, and believe nature is more stronger than whatever construct. Only clue is to be fair, which we dont have in Turkey unfortunately.
Here in 2024. First day.
My dream has always been a beachfront house but this makes me rethink things.
Ok
Just buy floating house
@@antihypocrisy8978 Oh, I thought it was because of tectonic plates moving and the location which the japan islands was located that impacted the country. Im glade i can learn something new everyday on the youtube comment sections from some random weirdos.
@@antihypocrisy8978 lol where the logic
Go for a beach on a lake.
I just got an ad that said, “Nature is beautiful.”
Yeah, sure it is...
*Gets washed away by a tsunami*
Tsunamis are caused by geology not nature
Wave 2 seconds later nature betrays u
CopyRightedSnake k
Yes it is just dont abuse it
آللهم سترك و عفوك و رضاك … الحمد لله الذي خلقنا في بلد لا تشهد زلازل و لا فيضانات ..
I'm just crying for all the animals and pets that were left behind
Cameraman never dies.
Our UA-cam selection is only comprised by survivors. We’re not observing the cemetery.
@@Sebastian_Najmanovich that's what I am saying that cameraman never dies. Duh -_-
@@gemini1918 So, in a disaster...
Start recording the distaster
ur username tho
@@allaboutmika what
It's ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
We Japanese could NEVER recover from the damage of the earthquake without help from all over the world. We will definitely return the favor. Thank you.
Greetings from sri lanka. We too have gone through such a devastating event. God bless you
Great. long live Japan 🇯🇵
who taught you so much English..lol
@@GauravSingh-uz6xf What do you think school is for…?
Love from India we faced it in 2004, first time heard the word Tsunami then only
I’m watching “The Days” and remembering this tragedy.
Japan is a special country. They’ve been thru so much but they are a brightness for our world.
We love you, Japan. 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 ❤️
Big shoutout to Japan they’ve been through so many natural disasters and they get back up again.I just love their community🫶🏻
But Japan always stands, tall and proud, even after facing thousands of obstacles. Really a different breed. Respect to the Japanese people. Keep inspiring the world.
"different breed"? Complete bull💩
@@user-qw2cd4xk5p chill dude..he just wants to make a point.
@@harshuttarwar1027 his point is nothing more but a fallacy nonetheless
@@user-qw2cd4xk5p still better than a dog like u
BIG RESPECT🇯🇵✊
Can't believe this was 10 years ago. I remember my 9 year old self reading Attack on Titan while this wild Tsunami hit Japan. Props to the Japanese people and their government for getting back up even after all these calamities.
Ok but why attack on Titan at the age of 9????
@@armitat.5896 Uh- I guess children really do be liking gory stuff now a days, I mean who wouldn’t read or watch attack on titan it rocks (in my opinion don’t attack me).
They had no choice
@@anixisa5227 i love Attack on Titan too but I think it is quite too much for a 9 year old lol
No hate :)
@@armitat.5896 i was also 9 when i started reading aot
Japan is the strongest country. Japan is a inspiration of many countries . I hope their efforts to prevent disasters will be succeed.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
There is a lot of love for the people of Japan who are facing many kinds of natural disasters and turning around again.
Literally Noone:
UA-cam: You NEED to see this 8 years later
gOoGlE algorithm...
Bro TKS?? Epic gamer moment
Bro🔥 Tks
7/10 would have been better if you used "literally nobody".
@@memereview681 ahhhh grammar correct master.
I wonder what the fish would think about that:
Well i think they were suddenly very confused & not sure why am i enterring a building or bumping into all kinds of objects & people
Fish: why am I going so fast all of a sudden geeze
*hits stop sign*
_s t o n k s_
It's free real state
@@HalfDroid5 lol
who’s here rn
Who came here after Philippines earthquake 😢
Luckily my dog was wearing a name tagged and was saved by a group of highschoolers that time and called me right away. My dog likes to go outside for a stroll always.
your dog is/was a good boy/girl
That’s so sweet of them, I’m glad your dog was saved
Happy for you
good kids💜 glad they helped.
I don’t know how I’d be if any of my pets would’ve been caught in that I’m glad your dog is safe
Japenese comments:-
"Sorry if my English is wrong".
Me :- confidently Making comments with no Grammar Sense.
Huge respect for you japenese people 🙏.
When 0 repli
Thank you from Japan.
I like you so much🙂
Japan is like Asian version of Canada :v
ありがとうございます ・ｖ・
@@doduyle8476 wdim
It hitted again
Who is watching in 2024
It’s relevant
Reading some of these comments makes me feel sad 😔
yeah same
Same
Yeah me too
Same ;(
Why do I literally see you every where. 🏃
Why did everyone else get this recommendation, but I had to actively come searching for it?? God, I feel so left out. :/
glad im not the only one haha
Same
Hey I'm here for a research project sign me up for the anti-recommendation squad
P S i came for hass research on a project
@@iizacmc Welcome to the uncool misfits that UA-cam doesn't love enough to spam with recommendations.
I'm watching this vídeo 2024 . BR
I was born in Japan and my heart sank when I saw all of the videos. I really want to return to Japan and visit those cities affected by the Tsunami.
Prior to this tsunami, Japan was the world’s second largest economy! This natural disaster really destroyed their economy. I do hope the people of Japan have recovered well from this natural disaster ever since.
I also want to wish good health to everyone around the world these days. God bless you all.
God bless you!!
Actually, Japan's economy has been in stagnation ever since their post-war economic miracle bubble burst
@@titan133760 too true. Coronavirus isn't helping either.. *sighs
Sadly; Japan's economy has been in stagnation since their economic bubble burst at the end of the 1990's.
incorrect
After all these 10 years, we find ourselves still struggling. The loss and damage still make us speechless sometimes.
However, we never forget the support and warm encouragement we received from all over the world back then we were in the midst of the tragedy.
We are moving forward with gratitude for your support.
We will convey your great support to our children.
thank you so much for your love.
from Japan
❤🙏👍
Hit the 3 dots and click edit to add more
@@kittygamer2576 thanks!!!
Another earthquake in japan
Tsunami warning.
Ten years later😭
m t No problem!
God bless Japan. Huge love and respect from Bangladesh.
This tragedy and the subsequent aftermath showed the dignity of the Japanese people as the coped with rebuilding their lives and communities. Respect .
The wave was traveling 5 miles per SECOND? That’s crazy AF.
18,000 miles per hour, what a wave!
Not the actual wave of water though, that's impossible, but the shock wave's movement through the ground.
Nuclear explosion
@@AziaticAmericas During the first couple of milliseconds of the blast, yes technically. But after that the explosion quickly loses speed until it basically travels at the speed of sound.
FrankfurtMyDearIDontGiveAJam premeditated nuclear explosion
To be honest Japan has made so many great things and in a better way whole country being hit by such a big disaster and recovering from it like nothing really happened......salute to this country.
Thats why its japan...
Name some of these great things.
Bet you'll say anime xD
@@tiredbutsick1795 Not a big fan of anime but yeah it's a great thing
Then think of Germany. Went through 2 world wars. Not a house left. And they build up from nothing and are one of the biggest economies today not too long after
Yeah only 28,000 people dead
The cameraman never dies
この動画は後世に残したい
一生忘れないでほしい
yes indeed
RIP to all the people who lost their lives. This is so heartbreaking
Legendary super Saiyan Broly idk how people can joke about this. It’s devastating
Nah. It's beautiful seeing infidels humiliated by God
I pity the whales and dolphins that get slaughtered in Japan
@@sufimuslimlion4114 ReLiGiOn Of PeAcE
Yeah it makes me sad.
Literary No one:
UA-cam:Look this 7 year old video
Accurate.
Yea bro
Literally Noone:
UA-cam: Hey check out his video you might like based on your browsing patterns!
Everyone: wHy wAs tHiS iN mY rEcOmMenDeD????? yOutUbE iS dRuNk
Just stop.
Like literally
I always admired the Japanese people for their kindness, grace and perseverance. The magnitude of this catastrophe was incomprehensible. Truly astonishing. I wish them all the best and pray that they have found peace. This was a monster the proportions of which are on a biblical scale. Just unbelievable.
They're polite but they judge u behind yr back
@@dwaynethewokjohnson6646Bro what 😂every country got people like that
Japan stand strong and they face all of these natural disasters head on.
It’s sad to think that the years it takes to build a life can be gone within a second.
evil is always easier to achieve than goodness
Jollmi Celis , true 😢😢
they have insurance
+Jeremiah Fernandez insurance doesn't make it build faster
Daisy Clark that’s how pointless life is. U never know if ur gonna live or die the next moment
Earthquake here in philippine. Were scared. Three days straight :'(
saan po kayo? isang bessea lang po nandito...
Jennie's Wink may lindol sa mindanao?
@@savedthroughfaith4336 oo kagabi
keep safe. just keep on praying.
kaya natin to guys. pray lng palagi para safe kahit saan pupunta. mag ingat kayo guys ha? paabot na dw kasi ung the big one. pero alam ko kaya natin to pinoy tayo eh❤️❤️ Si Lord na ung bahala saten. ingat palagi!💚💙
I cant imagine that the tsunaimi destroyd half that city
One lesson I’ve learned from UA-cam. When a video shows up on UA-cam, it’s immediately not rare anymore.
I searched for Japanese gift wrapping techniques and UA-cam started recommending disaster videos. I get it. My gift wrapping has been disastrous. Much love to Japan though.
lol
U made me laugh when I was about to cry lol😂😂😂
Lmao
f
😂😂😂😂
When this appears on your recommended vids 8 years later
Same
Same bro😂
me to
Same
Same lol
So much respect to the people in japan ...you people are the strongest 🙏
I remember watching that tsunami live.
Japanese have always taught us how to rebuild and have hope...the most humanly power
Harpreet Bedi 731部隊
Google this and then tell again Japan is the most humane power.
Thorsten Zunker nukes make good humane people, try nuking your country.
Field River too poor to make one.
umm I think what he meant was why the Philippines wasn't bombed by a nuked not create one
you got that right
So sad to see. Rip to those who lost their lives.
Aryan Sharma actually I say it sometimes and then I think about it
“ Rest In Peace “
We will all die,tomorrow or today makes no difference we delay our deaths everyday
Jhin a blooming Flower It kind of does make a difference, but then again I cant tell if your just role playing Jhin or your serious.
Jhin a blooming Flower I sure hope you’re not this stupid 😂
After living in Japan for 3 years I still can't believe this volcanic island nation became one of the biggest Asian powers. There are strong earthquakes every few months, and one time there was a small tsunami that caused a bit of damage, although it was very far from Tokyo. It's inspiring to see how every building, even ones built in ancient times like the big pagodas in Kyoto, were designed to be earthquake resistant, and the seawalls built near costal towns are enourmous.
At around :54 seconds I saw someone running ahead of the wave just amidst the buildings and my heart sunk. 😔may everyone affected find peace and serenity.
The way it just rips away whole buildings is just phenomenal and scary
@@moek4361 yep...
@@moek4361 judgement day doesn’t exist 😂
@@moek4361 You're superstitious. There are no signs.
@@logitech4873 your super bitchis
everyone in the world knows that America tested a nuclear bomb and recorded an explosion only stupid people believe in the power of nature
The ocean: here’s you’re trash back
lord the 7rd omg you deserve more likes 😂😂😂
Phillipa Ward. Lol thanks 😊
lord the 7rd your welcome =)
Omg This is actually hilarious
Ik its a joke but If that was the case it should of been america or ph , japan is actually a very clean place , they dont throw their garbage on the water (i think its against the law)
Rest in piece every person who lost their lives, i cant imagine how scary it must have been
Thanks for the narration Tom Hanks ✌🏼
This is why we should not complain too much about how hard life is to the fact that others went through a lot more. Imagine being in this situation 😫
meanairenmin s just because someone else suffered more doesn’t mean you can’t feel pain to.
its natural phenomenon
Well what if ur dad and grandpa died and ur poor ? Should we not complain?
Harrison Clark Thats not what shes saying, people cry for thinking their hair is bad but people went trough THIS
Exactly 💔
I also feel bad for the animals that were helpless :(
True😕
I never thought of that... now I'm kinda sad..
Rip the pets that were inside an animal shelter during the tsunami :(
@bangmeister2012 but still, it is sad.
@mike Iglesias add me on fb
Watching this exactly 13 years after the earthquake and tsunami. My heart goes out to the victims’ families. Nature can be amazing but deadly at the same time.
Me: “one sushi please.” Japanese waiter: *opens front door*
Hi, I’m Japanese and I was 4 years old when this happened.
I guess I’m fluent in English because I lived in America before.
I decided to write this because recent reports say that there’s going to be a very big earthquake coming up in Japan in the next 10 to 30 years.
By the way I’m copying and pasting this to most of the Great East Japan Earthquake videos I can find, so that many people can read it :)
4 years old is the age when I was in preschool (or kindergarten?), and I was on my mom’s bicycle (in japan, there are these kinds of bicycles called mamachari that most moms with kids have, and they have seats where kids can sit at the back or the front).
Anyways, I don’t remember what I saw or felt at that time because I was so young plus I was sleeping... but my mom recently told me that the utility poles were shaking sideways, even though we lived in a place that was about 400km (248.55 miles) away from where the earthquake occurred.
and I think you guys know, but Japan suffers from A LOT of earthquakes. Earthquakes with the magnitude of 1 to 5 are quite normal for us because they happen all the time.
But that doesn’t mean that we’re not scared of them. We definitely get scared and worried because we know big, tragic earthquakes can happen. Some people have traumas, because their mom, dad, sister, brother, grandma, grandpa, friend, or pet passed away from an earthquake. or maybe because they witnessed big earthquakes or tsunamis before.
In this 3.11.2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, more than 22,000 people have been reported dead or missing.
Every Japanese citizen pray and mourn the loss of the victims on March 11th.
Humans actually lose their lives from natural disasters like this, and in this case of earthquakes, people can die from
1)drowning from tsunamis
2)hit/squashed by furniture that fell to the ground (suffocation)
3)burned to death (by fire)
4)other diseases caused when a person spends their time at the evacuation shelter too much (this especially happens to old people/ the elderly, because they often have chronic illnesses/diseases.)
I don’t know where you’re from, but some of you might think “wow this is so scary, but big earthquakes won’t happen in my country. we’re totally fine.”. I know, I really know- that earthquakes are rare in some countries. But I feel like it’s still better to prepare for them. In Japan, buildings have become stronger than ever, and citizens have prepared things just in case. Most of us have emergency kits/bags to bring outside when disasters happen. In Tokyo Disneyland, all employees participate in evacuation drills that are held about once in two days.
What I’m trying to say is, preparation is necessary.. but even if we prepare a lot, sometimes we can’t win against nature.
Sorry for writing this long.
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Hey Lisa, you write in English wonderfully. Thank you for your compelling comment
Thank you for sharing this story! Love from Canada
This was great information! Thank you!
I was a 15-16 years old United States resident around the time of the tsunami.
In the following months, a video surfaced about a UCLA student who made a racist rant against her fellow Asian students and family tradition, with one small mention of the 2011 tsunami.
In light of the the racist attacks on the Asian American community recently in March 2021, that rant video resurfaced, as if to echo the prejudice that has always been lying hidden in the United States,
but it also led me personally to find out about the 2011 tsunami now that I'm in my 20s. I looked up the documentaries and videos of the tsunami for myself,
and so, for that UCLA student to make light of such a tragedy and gloss over that feeling of overwhelming despair that Japanese international students must have felt while they were rushing to contact their families, it broke my heart, and I hoped that this student really understood the gravity of what had happened by the time she took down her rant from UA-cam.
which country in America have you lived?
tsunami: wrecks an entire city
the narrator: “it makes a sort of tsunami soup”
@God Game what are you talking about??
@God Game it's 9 years ago, if it was gonna come to USA, it would've passed by now.
I don’t know what comment I missed here but it sounds stupidly entertaining
mmmm delicious
Japanese san, great recovery, courage, discipline shown.
" what doesn't kill you makes you stronger " is literal def of japan 💪
“Tsunami Soup” .... So appropriate
Mr Pickle Ok, Boomer
Mr Pickle I mean it was that or Hiroshima toast
Trust a merican to add class narration
ZIONOMANIA Laugh now
I heard its a delicacy there