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The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami was one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters in modern history. On March 11, 2011, a massive magnitude 9.0 undersea earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Japan’s Tohoku region, about 70 kilometers east of the Oshika Peninsula. The quake triggered a colossal tsunami, with waves reaching heights of up to 40 meters (130 feet) in some areas, sweeping across coastal towns and cities within minutes. Entire communities were destroyed, infras

On March 11, 2011, during the devastating Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, 24-year-old Miki Endo, an employee of the Crisis Management Department in Minamisanriku, Japan, remained at her post broadcasting warnings over the town's loudspeaker system. Her continuous announcements urged residents to seek higher ground, a decision that is credited with saving many lives. Tragically, as the tsunami overwhelmed the town, the building she was in was destroyed, and she lost her life in the process. Her se