On March 11, 2011, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Japan, unleashing a tsunami of unimaginable force. As a colossal wall of water, reaching heights of over 130 feet, surged toward the coast, the Japanese Coast Guard vessel Mizuho found itself directly in its path. The crew, demonstrating remarkable composure, did not flee. Instead, they steered their ship directly into the oncoming wave—the standard, yet terrifying, maneuver to survive. The ship's camer

On March 11, 2011, during the devastating Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, 24-year-old Miki Endo, an employee of the Crisis Management Department in Minamisanriku, Japan, remained at her post broadcasting warnings over the town's loudspeaker system. Her continuous announcements urged residents to seek higher ground, a decision that is credited with saving many lives. Tragically, as the tsunami overwhelmed the town, the building she was in was destroyed, and she lost her life in the process. Her se

36K views · 1.1K reactions |  Saturday Series: Episode 10 – The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami  On March 11, 2011, Japan was struck by a 9.1 earthquake that unleashed a massive tsunami. Waves up to 130 feet roared inland, destroying entire towns and triggering the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Nearly 20,000 lives were lost. #SaturdaySeries #DisasterEdition #Tsunami #Earthquake #Tohoku #Japan #2011 | Above The Norm News | Facebook