Abundant evidence indicates that such a new volcano exists at L'ihi, a seamount (or submarine peak) located about 20 miles off the south coast.
In 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake -- one of the worst ever to hit Japan -- killed more than 20,000 people and caused tsunamis of up to 12 meters (40 feet) which swamped the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, triggering a nuclear meltdown. Fukushima resident: We live in fear.
Japan's 2011 Earthquake May Lead to Mount Fuji Volcanic Eruption, Study Says. In 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Honshu, Japan. The quake â the country's strongest ever â and resulting tsunami claimed more than 15,000 lives and destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings.