Record-breaking ocean drilling reveals why Japan's 2011 tsunami was so deadly

ScienceDaily
Jul 5, 2026, 3:41 pm106 ptsTrending
Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness beneath the Pacific Ocean that helps explain why Japan’s catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami became so devastating. By drilling deeper into the seafloor than ever before, researchers discovered a thin, slippery layer of ancient clay that allowed the massive…

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