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.
The quake, of magnitude 9.0 (compared with the Kobe earthquake in 1995 of magnitude 7.3), and subsequent tsunami struck a broad, rural area responsible for generating around 4% of Japanâs GDP. Some 125,000 buildings were destroyed and 15,000 people lost their lives.he quake, of magnitude 9.0 (compared with the Kobe earthquake in 1995 of magnitude 7.3), and subsequent tsunami struck a broad, rural area responsible for generating around 4% of Japanâs GDP. Some 125,000 buildings were destroyed and 15,000 people lost their lives.