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BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life (2020 – ...)

2020 • 1 season
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Season 1

BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life · S1E16 — Tsunami Prediction

Mar 12, 2022 · 15 min

Synopsis

The Great East Japan Earthquake and the ensuing colossal tsunami wrought devastation along the Tohoku coast, with waves exceeding sixteen meters in height. The initial tsunami warning proved inaccurate; it is believed that errors stemmed from seismic tremors surpassing scientists' expectations. Professor Shunichi Koshimura of Tohoku University is now pioneering a novel tsunami prediction system, born from an understanding of the limitations inherent in existing methods. This innovative approach