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SYMHC Classics: Orphan Tsunami

Jan 27, 2024
Discover the little-known tsunami that hit Japan in 1700 and the centuries it took to connect it to the underlying earthquake. Explore historical documentation and the Orphan Tsunami, compare the 2011 tsunami to other storms, and delve into evidence of past earthquakes and ghost forests. Stay tuned for the latest episodes and sponsored ads from Bank of America, Papa Murphy's, and the Bridge Access program for COVID-19 vaccines.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Understanding Tsunamis in Japan: Historical Documentation and the Orphan Tsunami
02:27 • 9min
3
The 2011 Tsunami: Comparing the Damage
11:01 • 13min
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Evidence of Past Earthquakes and Ghost Forests
23:48 • 5min
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Contact Information, Platform Availability, and Advertisements
28:33 • 2min