Massive 7.6 earthquake shifts Japan coastline by over 800 feet, satellite images reveal

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake on January 1, 2024, caused substantial coastal changes to Japan's Noto Peninsula, leading to evacuation orders. The seismic event, followed by tsunamis, left over 200 dead, with warnings of ongoing strong earthquakes for a month. Satellite imagery revealed up to 820 feet (250 meters) of coastline uplift. Thousands were displaced, facing uncertainty. The government allocated $33 million for disaster relief amid criticism. Ongoing investigations assess the earthquake's full impact on the transformed coastal areas and affected communities.