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 Quake Epicenter Was in Unexpected Location Japan has been expecting and preparing for the âbig oneâ for more than 30 years. But the magnitude-9.0 temblor that struck March 11 â the worldâs fourth biggest quake since 1900 â wasnât the catastrophe the island nation had in mind.