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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day in Japan caused the coastline to shift by as much as 820 feet in some areas, leading to significant uplift and the emergence of previously underwater seafloor above water, creating new beaches and leaving some ports dry. Researchers and satellite images have documented the coastal changes, with evidence of coseismic uplift along the Noto Peninsula.
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024, caused significant uplift in coastal areas of Japan's Noto Peninsula, shifting the coastline by up to 820 feet. Satellite images show the intense uplift, creating newly exposed beaches and leaving some ports dry and inaccessible to boats. Researchers found evidence of coseismic coastal uplift at 10 locations and reported nearly 14-foot-high tsunamis near Akasaki port. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's satellite also captured the coastal uplift, and investigations along the coast are ongoing.