New Analysis of Tsunami Deposits Paints a Clearer Picture of Sanriku's Past

4 February, 2022

Tohoku University
Hokkaido University
The University of Tokyo

A research group comprising members from Tohoku University, Hokkaido University and the University of Tokyo have developed a high-resolution radiocarbon dating method that can accurately date tsunami deposits, offering a vital window into past disasters and enabling scientists to better understand how frequently tsunamis occur.

http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/new_analysis_tsunami_deposits_paints_clearer_picture_sanriku.html
(Tohoku University)