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On This Day: May 26, 1983 – A Powerful Earthquake and Tsunami Struck the Sea of Japan

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On This Day: May 26, 1983 – A Powerful Earthquake and Tsunami Struck the Sea of Japan.

On this day May 26, 1983, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami that impacted coastal areas of Japan and parts of South Korea. The earthquake struck off the coast of Honshu and caused waves that reached as high as 14 feet in some areas, hitting with little warning and overwhelming coastal defenses.

The disaster resulted in the deaths of 100 people and caused widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, and fishing communities. The...
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