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Oct 2019
42m 27s

The 2011 Tōhoku Tsunami Pt. 2

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Following one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, Japan was buffeted by an unbelievably powerful tsunami. Although they had attempted to prepare for such a disaster, their defenses were easily overthrown, and the result was one of the most devastating nuclear disasters the world has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More
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