Natural Disaster: The 2011 Earthquake in Japan
What happened, when and where?
In March 2011, a very big earthquake happened in Japan. It was in the ocean, near the coast of Tohoku. Because the earthquake was so strong, it caused a giant wave called a tsunami. Many houses and roads were destroyed.
How likely is it that another natural disaster like this will happen again?
Japan is in a place with many volcanoes and tectonic plates. Because of this, another earthquake will definitely happen in the future. Experts think a big tsunami might happen again, but the country is now more prepared. They built bigger walls and better alarms, so it probably won't be as dangerous as before.
Is contamination a factor?
I think contamination and climate change are factors for some disasters, like floods or fires. However, earthquakes happen naturally because the Earth moves. But, it is true that pollution may make the world more fragile. If we don't protect the planet, disasters will likely become more common.











