A Giant Seismic Wave Bounced Off Earth's Core And May Have Shifted Japan
A seismic wave from a 2011 earthquake may have shifted Japan's position
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Powerful seismic waves from Japan's 2011 earthquake traveled to Earth's core and bounced back to the surface. This process shifted the country eastward by roughly six millimeters.
Scientists analyzed these waves to link them to subtle postseismic ground movement.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A seismic wave from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake struck Earth's core and bounced back, moving Japan eastward. Coverage from New Scientist, University of Chicago News, and others emphasizes the unprecedented nature of the seismic wave's journey.
The wave's reflection off the Earth's core and its impact on Japan's position are highlighted. Watch for further analysis on the long-term effects of this seismic event on Japan's geography and any potential implications for earthquake preparedness.
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Quick answers
What caused Japan to shift?
A seismic wave from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake struck Earth's core and bounced back, moving Japan eastward.
Which outlets are covering this story?
Coverage is present in New Scientist, University of Chicago News, Phys.org, Science News, Gizmodo, Scientific American, and ScienceAlert.
What is the significance of this seismic event?
The seismic wave's reflection off Earth's core and its impact on Japan's position are unprecedented, according to coverage.
Coverage (10)
- Scientists analyse seismic waves from Japan’s 2011 earthquake that reached deep into the Earth and may have been linked to subtle postseismic ground movement of a few millimeters The Times of India · 24d ago
- Almost the whole of Japan moved eastward after 2011 earthquake New Scientist · 24d ago
- Powerful seismic waves from Japan’s 2011 earthquake struck Earth’s core and bounced back up, moving island eastward University of Chicago News · 24d ago
- Powerful seismic waves from Japan's 2011 earthquake struck Earth's core and bounced back up, moving the island eastward Phys.org · 24d ago
- A seismic wave from Japan's 2011 magnitude-9 earthquake travelled nearly 2,900 kilometres down to Earth's core, bounced back to the surface 13 minutes later, and shifted the entire country eastward by roughly six millimetres at the same instant Space Daily · 25d ago
- A 2011 earthquake bounced a seismic wave off Earth’s core, nudging Japan east Science News · 25d ago
- Massive Tohoku Earthquake Sent a Seismic Wave That Shifted All of Japan Gizmodo · 25d ago
- Waves reflecting off Earth's core shifted Japan after 2011 earthquake New Scientist · 25d ago
- An earthquake hit Japan so hard it made the entire country move Scientific American · 25d ago
- A Giant Seismic Wave Bounced Off Earth's Core And May Have Shifted Japan ScienceAlert · 25d ago
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