Earthquake Waves Shifted Japan

Japan’s 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake didn’t just shake the ground—it literally shifted the country by up to six millimeters, thanks to seismic waves bouncing off Earth’s core. Scientists now believe ScS waves traveled through the mantle, hit the core, and returned to nudge Japan, revealing a hidden danger: aftershocks triggered minutes later by these deep-earth ripples. This discovery reshapes earthquake preparedness, as the 2011 quake alone killed 18,000 and caused billions in damage. Even when the shaking stops, unseen forces may still be at work—making this a game-changer in predicting future quake impacts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e83fd175efcf0ec2