When the monstrous tsunami of March 2011 struck the northeast coast of Japan, the retreating waves pulled many pieces of civilization and many lives out to sea. The Japanese government estimated that 5 million tons of debris was swept up by the event, with about 70 percent sinking to the sea floor … [Read more...]
Japan March 11 2011 Tsunami debris travel route in the Pacific Ocean (after 1 year) + video
April 11, 2012 by Armand Vervaeck and Dr. James Daniell
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