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 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunamiâ¦one year on. We all know what day this is. One year ago â on March 11, 2011 â Japan and the world were hit by one of the five strongest earthquakes in recorded history. Over the past few days, media coverage of this tragic anniversary has been intense.