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The 2011 Japanese tsunami had a massive impact on the Pacific Ocean, generating waves that traveled thousands of miles. Coastal areas in North and South America, including Hawaii, Alaska, and California, experienced the effects, with some locations reporting damage from the surge. The tsunami was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest ever recorded. As the waves pulled back, they carried vast amounts of debris into the ocean. This included everything from household items a

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