A haunting timelapse of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami have surfaced offering a chilling reminder of how quickly the disaster spread from one end to the other end of the globe. The 9.1M earthquake struck the north east coast of Honshu- Japan's main island- at 2:46 pm in local time on March 11, 2011. It created a tsunami of up to 56ft high that washed inland and destroyed everything in its path.A model of the 2011 tsunami was created by Tohoku University, propagating through the Pacific Ocean from Japan to the Chilean coast in South America, with half of the wave energy arriving within 23 hours after the quake. Just three hours after the earthquake in Honshu, it reached Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, within approximately 9 hours it had hit the Gulf of Alaska, around 14-16 hours it had reached the coast of Mexico, and eventually reached the shores of South America by 20-23 hours. The 2011 Tsunami's speed and scale were unprecedented, opening the eyes for an urgent early tsunami alert mechanism and upgraded coastal defence systems.

A 3D model by Tohoku University shows the rate at which the 2011 tsunami travelled from the east coast of Japan to the shores of South America in just 23 hours, with half of the wave energy.

A haunting timelapse of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami have surfaced offering a chilling reminder of how quickly the disaster spread from one end to the other end of the globe. The 9.1M earthquake struck the north east coast of Honshu- Japan's main island- at 2:46 pm in local time on March 11, 2011. It created a tsunami of up to 56ft high that washed inland and destroyed everything in its path. A model of the 2011 tsunami was created by Tohoku University, propagating through the Pacific Ocean from Japan to the Chilean coast in South America, with half of the wave energy arriving within 23 hours after the quake. Just three hours after the earthquake in Honshu, it reached Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, within approximately 9 hours it had hit the Gulf of Alaska, around 14-16 hours it had reached the coast of Mexico, and eventually reached the shores of South America by 20-23 hours. The 2011 Tsunami's speed and scale were unprecedented, opening the eyes for an urgent early tsunami alert mechanism and upgraded coastal defence systems.

A 3D model by Tohoku University shows the rate at which the 2011 tsunami travelled from the east coast of Japan to the shores of South America in just 23 hours, with half of the wave energy.

WATCH| Timelapse of the 2011 tsunami crossing the Pacific in 23 hours

New Zealand has expressed confidence in the advice of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

On Monday, the nation said it has "full confidence" in the nuclear watchdog's advice.

<h2>What New Zealand said about discharge of treated 'nuclear' water from Fukushima plant</h2>

New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, met with IAEA director general Rafael Grossi in Auckland to discuss the IAEA's report on the proposed release.

As per AFP, during the meeting, Mahuta commended the IAEA's science-based approach and emphasised the need for meaningful engagement with the Pacific region due to its history with nuclear testing.

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In a statement, the minister said: "I reiterated New Zealand's full confidence in the IAEA's advice and commended their science-based approach."

"I also felt it was important to draw attention to the Pacific's traumatic experience with nuclear testing and asked directly that meaningful engagement continues with the Pacific region on the proposed release," she added.

The nation itself has a strong nuclear-free policy and does not have any nuclear power stations.

<h2>What 'advice' did the nuclear watchdog give?</h2>

Last week, the UN nuclear watchdog gave the green light to a years-long project that looks to discharge treated water from the Fukushima plant, which was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami which hit the eastern coast of Japan in 2011.

The IAEA stated that Tokyo's scheme to release accumulated water from the nuclear plant and into the sea over the coming decades would have a "negligible" radiological impact on people and the environment.

As per the agency, the discharge is "consistent with relevant international safety standards" and "the controlled, gradual discharges of the treated water to the sea... would have a negligible radiological impact on people and the environment."

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News agency AFP reports that at the Fukushima nuclear plant, approximately 1.33 million cubic metres of water, including groundwater, rainwater, and cooling water, have accumulated since the 2011 tsunami caused multiple meltdowns. The plant operator treats the water to remove most radioactive elements, except for tritium, and intends to dilute it before discharging it into the ocean over several decades.

<h2>Criticism by other nations</h2>

While New Zealand supports the IAEA's stance, Japan's plan has raised concerns among neighbouring countries. North Korea has criticised the IAEA for supporting the scheme, and China has announced that it will place a ban on certain Japanese food imports. Additionally, public concern has also grown in South Korea.

(With inputs from agencies)

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New Zealand has expressed confidence in the advice of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

New Zealand has expressed confidence in the advice of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. On Monday, the nation said it has "full confidence" in the nuclear watchdog's advice. What New Zealand said about discharge of treated 'nuclear' water from Fukushima plant New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, met with IAEA director general Rafael Grossi in Auckland to discuss the IAEA's report on the proposed release. As per AFP, during the meeting, Mahuta commended the IAEA's science-based approach and emphasised the need for meaningful engagement with the Pacific region due to its history with nuclear testing. Also read | Fukushima water release: IAEA chief meets South Korean lawmakers amid protests In a statement, the minister said: "I reiterated New Zealand's full confidence in the IAEA's advice and commended their science-based approach." "I also felt it was important to draw attention to the Pacific's traumatic experience with nuclear testing and asked directly that meaningful engagement continues with the Pacific region on the proposed release," she added. The nation itself has a strong nuclear-free policy and does not have any nuclear power stations. What 'advice' did the nuclear watchdog give? Last week, the UN nuclear watchdog gave the green light to a years-long project that looks to discharge treated water from the Fukushima plant, which was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami which hit the eastern coast of Japan in 2011. The IAEA stated that Tokyo's scheme to release accumulated water from the nuclear plant and into the sea over the coming decades would have a "negligible" radiological impact on people and the environment. As per the agency, the discharge is "consistent with relevant international safety standards" and "the controlled, gradual discharges of the treated water to the sea... would have a negligible radiological impact on people and the environment." Also read | IN PICS | South Koreans protest IAEA chief's visit over Fukushima water release News agency AFP reports that at the Fukushima nuclear plant, approximately 1.33 million cubic metres of water, including groundwater, rainwater, and cooling water, have accumulated since the 2011 tsunami caused multiple meltdowns. The plant operator treats the water to remove most radioactive elements, except for tritium, and intends to dilute it before discharging it into the ocean over several decades. Criticism by other nations While New Zealand supports the IAEA's stance, Japan's plan has raised concerns among neighbouring countries. North Korea has criticised the IAEA for supporting the scheme, and China has announced that it will place a ban on certain Japanese food imports. Additionally, public concern has also grown in South Korea. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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