The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami was one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters in modern history. On March 11, 2011, a massive magnitude 9.0 undersea earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Japan’s Tohoku region, about 70 kilometers east of the Oshika Peninsula. The quake triggered a colossal tsunami, with waves reaching heights of up to 40 meters (130 feet) in some areas, sweeping across coastal towns and cities within minutes. Entire communities were destroyed, infras

Would you know what to do in the event of a tsunami? On World Tsunami Awareness Day, watch our animation to learn what and what not to do when a tsunami strikes. #tsunami #worldtsunamiawarenessday #unesco | CGTNEurope