In 2011, Japan's 9.0 quake sent waves to Earth's core and back, shifting it east 6mm, revealing a new aftershock hazard
Published on: June 20, 2026, 8:42 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Science News: Discover how Japan's 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake not only caused devastation but revealed a new seismic hazard. A study links waves that traveled to Earth's core and back to an eastward shift in Japan, raising concerns about aftershocks and tectonic plate movements.
