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

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

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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 rupture to race all the way to the ocean floor, triggering enormous seafloor movement and a powerful tsunami.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 060220.htm
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