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Earthquake and Tsunami near Sendai, Japan
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Earthquake and Tsunami near Sendai, Japan

Taken on March 12, 2011, this stereoscopic image reveals the height of a plume of smoke rising from the Port of Sendai in the wake of the magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11.

Published Mar 13, 2011

Atmosphere Land Earthquakes

How the Smoke Rises
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How the Smoke Rises

A satellite sensor is helping scientists understand where smoke is headed and what it means for those breathing it.

Published Mar 14, 2019

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