The catastrophic earthquake that rocked Japan on March 11, 2011, has taken a devastating toll on human life in the country. The strength of the quake, though, has also had massive geological consequences for the region, and planet Earth as a whole.
Japan’s recent earthquake is being measured as one of the strongest in recorded history, and as a result, the United States Geological Survey is reporting that it has moved the country of Japan by about eight feet, or 2.4 metres.
On top of that, NASA geophysicist Richard Gross has calculated that Earth’s rotation sped up by 1.6 microseconds as a result of the 8.9 earthquake, thus shortening the length of a day on Earth. For comparison, however, the 2004 earthquake that took place in the Indian Ocean and was recorded at somewhere between 9.1 and 9.3 on the scale, shortened Earth’s day by 6.8 microseconds.
Image Source: NASA Goddard Photo and Video
GADEL
It’s quite sad though.
Dajour
I’m truly sorry that this happened to you I will say my prayers for you in good health i hope you find your loved ones as well our country will do all it can to help you in your need my name is Da’Jour at your service please be careful and safe
good luck to all of you.
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Desirea
many people died and im truly sorry to all please get well america is here to help we helped hati and now we help you