On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The event caused powerful shaking and triggered destructive tsunami waves. Ultimately, more than 18,000 people perished, and widespread damage was recorded, including a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Join this upcoming webinar on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 to mark the anniversary of a turning point disaster.

An emergent area of disaster scholarship emphasizes the emotional challenges of research. This article argues that the lack of discussion about emotions in disaster research, including the potential for burnout, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma, creates burdens for undue researchers and can interfere with the research process.

Secure your spot for the 51st annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, to be held Sunday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026.