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

[Collection]On January 1, 2024, a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula, leading to significant coastal uplift and the extension of the coastline by up to 820 feet. Evacuation orders were issued for affected areas, with thousands left homeless and atleast 200 dead. The earthquake prompted criticism of the government's response, leading Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration to allocate 4.7 billion yen ($33 million) for disaster relief.