Japan

It depends on where in the US you're converting from.. I'll leave a related link.

As an example, if we went with EST which is Tuesday 2:58 a.m. then in Japan it is Tuesday 4:58 p.m. (JST)

After an earthquake in Japan, people may feel shock, fear, and anxiety due to the sudden and unexpected event. They may also experience a sense of loss, trauma, and uncertainty about the future. Many people also feel a strong sense of community and solidarity as they come together to support each other in the aftermath of the disaster.

Cities along the Pacific coast of Japan were most affected by the tsunami that followed the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. Some of the most severely impacted cities included Sendai, Ishinomaki, and Kamaishi.

The 2011 Japan tsunami affected around 20,000 people, leading to significant loss of lives, infrastructure damage, and displacement of residents in the affected areas. The aftermath of the disaster prompted large-scale humanitarian efforts and reconstruction projects to help those impacted.

It is difficult to provide an exact number as it can change rapidly, but shelters in Japan can accommodate tens of thousands of people after a natural disaster such as an earthquake. Local authorities work to provide shelter and assistance to those in need during and after such events.

Because the island of Japan lies in an area where several plates meet, it has experienced frequent earthquakes.

Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy or seismic waves when these plates move.

See the related links below for a list of earthquakes that have hit Japan in the past. The most recent earthquake and biggest to ever hit Japan occured March 11, 2011 and measured 8.9 on the Richter scale.

Yes, some people did leave Japan after the tsunami in 2011, especially those who were directly affected by the disaster and needed to relocate temporarily or permanently due to the destruction of their homes and communities. Many foreign nationals also left due to safety concerns and advisories issued by their governments.

One positive outcome was that emergency response systems were able to mobilize quickly and efficiently to help those affected by the earthquake. The disaster also brought communities together, fostering a sense of unity and resilience among the Japanese people. Additionally, the event highlighted the importance of preparedness and led to improvements in building codes and disaster response protocols.

First, the nuclear power plant CANNOT explode, and it didn't. What has apparently happened is that after the earthquake on March 11, 2011, the power plant was SCRAMMED, which means an emergency shutdown procedure. This prevents the nuclear fission reaction from continuing.

It is the heat of nuclear fission that boils the water into steam, and the steam turbines generate electricity. But even after the reactor is shut down, there is still LOTS of heat in the core, and you need electricity from some other source to power the pumps that circulate the cooling water. The nuclear power plant included a number of auxiliary diesel generators to generate enough electricity to cool the reactor core, but the diesel engines were disabled by the tsunami. The tsunami also destroyed all of the electrical power wires in the area, so with no power being generated by the reactor and no electricity available to run the coolant pumps, the reactors overheated.

We still aren't sure what has happened, but some of the uranium fuel rods appear to have been partially melted, and some radiation has been released into the environment. Some radioactive iodine-131 has been detected in the water supplies in Tokyo, but at very low levels. Iodine-131 has a half-life of only 8 days, so it is pretty radioactive, but it will all be gone in just a few months. However, radioactive iodine can cause thyroid problems, especially for infants, which is why the Japanese government has asked people not to drink the tap water. An "activated charcoal" water filter can remove even trace amounts of iodine from the water.

One of the problems with measuring radioactivity is that our detectors are SO GOOD these days that even very low - as in, "harmless" - levels of radioactivity can be detected. So far, nobody has been sickened by radiation, although several technicians have exceeded their "yearly safe allowances" for radioactive exposure.

If you are in the United States, you are certainly at a much greater risk of having an airplane crash on your house than you are from radiation for the leaking Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Yes, people in the countryside in Japan can feel earthquakes, especially if the earthquake is of significant magnitude. However, the intensity of the shaking may be less compared to urban areas closer to the epicenter.

People here have family or friends there that they are worried about, the flow of parts to American factories has been disrupted shutting down assembly lines, people on the west coast are worried about radiation exposure, etc...

There are more than 22,000 people unaccounted for at the moment. It is not yet certain how many are dead, and how many were men, women, or children.

The earthquake in Japan in 2011 was caused by the movement of the Pacific tectonic plate diving beneath the North American plate, creating intense pressure that was eventually released in a seismic event. This earthquake was specifically a result of a thrust fault movement along the boundary between these two plates, known as the Japan Trench.

The last major earthquake before hitting Japan occurred in Qinghai, China on May 22, 2021, with a magnitude of 7.4. It caused significant damage and casualties in the region.

The tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011, reached heights of up to 40 meters (131 feet) in some areas, causing widespread devastation along the coast.

The 2011 Japan tsunami was caused by a powerful undersea earthquake off the coast of Tohoku. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake triggered a massive displacement of water, resulting in the formation of destructive tsunami waves that struck the Japanese coast. The tsunami waves reached heights of over 40 meters in some areas, causing widespread devastation.

The death toll currently is up to almost 10,000.

The earthquake in Japan took place on February 13, 2021 at around 11:07 pm local time.

The 2011 tsunami in Japan lasted for several hours, with waves continuing to cause damage and destruction for an extended period. The initial impact was swift, but the aftermath required ongoing rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.

The Pacific Plate is subducting beneath the North American Plate along the Japan Trench, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity in Japan. Along the San Andreas Fault, the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate are sliding past each other horizontally, leading to earthquakes in California.

The immediate short term effect of the japan earthquake 2011 was the massive tsunami that occurred after a few minutes.

The short term effects of the series of earthquakes on March 11, 2011 in Japan and the resulting tsunami was the initial death toll in addition to collapsed buildings, fires, disruption of water/sewer lines, displaced people/cars, damage to infrastructure (roads, highways, and bridges), etc.

Another short term effect was the damage to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and resulting evacuations.

Japan has experienced several tsunamis throughout its history, but some notable ones include the Tohoku tsunami in 2011, the Sanriku tsunami in 1896, and the Meiji tsunami in 1854. These tsunamis have caused significant damage and loss of life in Japan.

There have been numerous aftershocks reported in Japan since the earthquake. The exact number can vary as aftershocks can continue for days, weeks, or even months after a major earthquake. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for further seismic activity.

The 2011 Japan tsunami was caused by a 9.0 magnitude undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan. The earthquake triggered a powerful tsunami that devastated coastal areas, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.