Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'tohoku earthquake'

The Tohoku earthquake was a devastating magnitude 9.0 seismic event that struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, triggering a catastrophic tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This triple disaster caused nearly 20,000 deaths, widespread destruction across coastal communities, and became the costliest natural disaster in world history, profoundly reshaping Japan's energy policies and disaster preparedness strategies.

What If Fukushima Never Occurred?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster never happened, potentially altering the trajectory of nuclear energy globally and Japan's energy policies specifically.

What If Tokyo Implemented Different Earthquake Resilience Measures?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Tokyo pursued alternative approaches to earthquake preparedness, potentially altering Japan's urban landscape, economy, and casualty figures in major seismic events.