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Japan, Sanriku Earthquake and Tsunami, 1933

Japanese fishing vessel thrown ashore by tsunami accompanying earthquake of March 2, 1933, on the Sanriku coast of Japan. Although the earthquake did little damage, the associated tsunami, which was recorded to reach the height of 94 feet at Ofunato, Iwate, caused extensive damage, destroyed many homes and caused numerous casualties. The tsunami destroyed over 7,000 homes along the northern Japanese coastline, of which over 4,885 were washed away. The death toll came to 1522 people confirmed dead, 1542 missing, and 12,053 injured.
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Japan, Sanriku Earthquake and Tsunami, 1933
Japanese fishing vessel thrown ashore by tsunami accompanying earthquake of March 2, 1933, on the Sanriku coast of Japan. Although the earthquake did little damage, the associated tsunami, which was recorded to reach the height of 94 feet at Ofunato, Iwate, caused extensive damage, destroyed many homes and caused numerous casualties. The tsunami destroyed over 7,000 homes along the northern Japanese coastline, of which over 4,885 were washed away. The death toll came to 1522 people confirmed dead, 1542 missing, and 12,053 injured.
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4800 x 3453 px | 47.4 MB
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40.6 x 29.2 cm | 16.0 x 11.5 in (300 dpi)