The 11 March 2011 Japan Tsunami - Scientific Assessments and Implications - Press Conference 1

Explore a comprehensive press conference from the 2011 AGU Fall Meeting examining the aftermath of the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9 Tohoku megaquake and tsunami in Japan. Delve into scientific evaluations of the event's significance for tsunami forecasting, the potential development of a tsunami magnitude scale, and retroactive wave behavior measurements using eyewitness videos. Investigate the disaster's implications for the U.S. Pacific Northwest's seismic conditions over the next half-century and discover an unexpected reduction in tsunami risk awareness in Japan following the catastrophe. Gain insights from expert participants including Eddie Bernard, Hermann Fritz, Satoko Oki, and Vasily Titov as they discuss their findings and research in this 42-minute session.