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Tsunami are huge waves that are created by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. The waves move in all directions from the center of the quake or the volcano, and they can travel up to 1,000 kilometers per hour. Tsunami can reach a maximum height of 30 meters, and they have a great power of destruction
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean 130 kilometers from Sendai, Japan. It measured 9.0 in the Richter scale and lasted for about 6 minutes. Scientific instruments captured information about the quake, and the earthquake warning system sent out alerts, which saved thousands of lives. But many people were not able to escape in time. Huge tsunamis hit the areas along the coast and caused great devastation. At Sendai airport, for example, the waves swept away planes, cars. and buildings. Entire towns were destroyed. It was the most expensive natural disaster in history
After the tsunami, many residents returned to their homes looking for personal belongings. Among the debris, people found envelopes, plastic bags, and wallets containing money. Traditionally many Japanese keep their savings at home instead of putting it in the bank In the town of Ofunato, the local police station was full of safes that residents found after the tsunami and turned in them. One woman found $1,500 in a purse that she saw on top of a pile of debris. One police locksmith opened the heavy door to a safe to find $16,400 in yen notes
As proof of Japan's culture of honesty,finders turned in millions of yen to authorities