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2011 earthquake shifted Japan several meters eastward

The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake caused Japan’s archipelago to shift eastward.

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A seismic wave hit the Earth’s core, altering local geography.

Researchers confirm a 2.4-meter displacement in some areas.

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