Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
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When Will Japan's Tsunami Debris Hit North America?
By Brett Israel published
Latest forecast shows debris possible on West Coast in 2013.

11 Biggest Science Stories of 2011
By Wynne Parry published
Our list of the most compelling and significant science stories to break this year.

'Merging Tsunami' Amped Up Japan Destruction
By Live Science Staff published
Tsunami intensity doubled over rugged ocean ridges.

Japanese Perception of Risk Lowered by Tsunami
By Wynne Parry published
Japanese less likely to recognize risk of smaller tsunami after this year's disaster.

3-D Japan Quake Animations May Help Visualize Temblors
By Charles Q. Choi published
Could help improve tsunami warnings.

Japan Tsunami Debris Spotted, On Course to Hit US
By Live Science Staff published
Sightings confirm model predictions of where debris would be.

Japan Quake May Have Struck Atmosphere First
By Charles Q. Choi published
Changes to upper atmosphere could be warning for major quakes.

Japan's Quake-Damaged Nuclear Power Plants (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Layout of a nuclear reactor and where the radioactive materials are located.
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