Japanese tsunami debris News

Debris Continues to Hit Western Coast 4 Years After Japan Tsunami

Four years after a deadly earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, debris is still washing ashore in the Northeastern U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. Scientists predict it will continue to arrive for at least the next three years. An estimated …

Honolulu Gets Tsunami Radiation Detection Device

Honolulu officials have acquired a device that will allow for detecting radiation on any debris from the Japan tsunami. City officials say debris arriving in Hawaii is unlikely to be radioactive, but the $15,000 hand-held device is a precaution. KITV …

Oregon Lawmakers Worry About Debris Risk to Boats

Debris from the Japanese tsunami is a real danger to those who make their living on the water, a pair of Oregon lawmakers warned Saturday. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader went to Agate Beach in Newport …