PBS NewsHour

After Colossal Quake, Tsunami, Life in Japan...

Clip: 03/11/2011 | 10m 52s

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan Friday, triggering a 23-foot tsunami that charged inland. The deadly combination devastated cities along Japan's northeast coast and sparked evacuations near nuclear power plants.

Aired: 03/11/11

Rating: NR

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