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The tag 'magnitude 9.0' is associated with the devastating earthquake that struck Japan in 2011, described as the country's worst crisis since World War II. The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that obliterated towns along the north-east coast, with officials fearing a final death toll exceeding 10,000. The disaster also led to concerns about meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Over 300,000 people were displaced. This tag covers discussions about the earthquake's impact, the resulting tsunami, and the nuclear emergency.
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    Japan earthquake is country's 'worst crisis since World War II'

    The aftermath of the huge earthquake and tsunami is Japan's worst crisis since World War II, the country's prime minister Naoto Kan has declared. It also resulted in a tsunami that saw huge waves obliterate towns along Japan's north-east coast and officials now believe the final death...
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    • 2011 community crisis damage death toll disaster earthquake evacuation fukushima humanitarian japan magnitude 9.0 nuclear power outage prime minister public safety reconstruction relief efforts response tsunami
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