Japanese Tsunami

• WATCH: Japanese officials post shocking video of simulated tsunami to generate awareness

  A Japanese seaside town, known to be popular with tourists, has decided to raise awareness about the dangers of tsunamis by posting a computer graphics simulation of a seismic sea wave striking the ancient municipality.

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  Apr 14, 2016
  
• Debris from tsunamis still washing up in B.C.

  The manager of a national shoreline cleanup organization says she hopes one legacy of the 2011 Japanese tsunami will be greater awareness of the amount of everyday garbage going into the ocean.

  Mar 10, 2015
  
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• Researchers monitor B.C. waters for Japanese tsunami nuclear debris

  WATCH: UVic research team monitors water for Japanese tsunami nuclear debris The disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant took place more than two years ago, but it’s still fresh in the minds of researchers at the University of Victoria. UVic oceanographer Jay Cullen set up the InFORM Network, which includes 600 volunteers across B.C....

  Oct 17, 2014
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• Father and daughter recover Japanese tsunami boat from B.C.’s north coast

  A woman who found a boat she believes is from the 2011 Japanese tsunami off the northern B.C. coast arrived in Delta Friday with the boat in tow.

  Sep 26, 2014
• Extreme caution urged after water-related deaths in B.C.

  Police and the BC Coroners Service have issued a warning for British Columbians to be extremely cautious while swimming and boating, saying too many people don't know how dangerous lakes, rivers and even swimming pools can be.

  Jul 6, 2013
• Another large piece of tsunami debris washes up on a B.C. beach

  A fishing boat with Japanese letters clearly visible on the hull washed up this week.

  May 1, 2013