What is Minamisanriku?
Q: What is Minamisanriku?
A: Minamisanriku is a resort town on the Pacific Coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Q: What is the area of Minamisanriku?
A: The area of Minamisanriku is 163.74 square kilometres (63.22 sq mi).
Q: When was Minamisanriku created?
A: Minamisanriku was created on October 1, 2005 when the towns of Shizugawa and Utatsu merged to form the new town of Minamisanriku.
Q: When was Minamisanriku destroyed by a tsunami?
A: Minamisanriku was largely destroyed by the Japanese 2011 tsunami.
Q: How high were the waves that swept away most of Minamisanriku's buildings?
A: Most buildings in Minamisanriku were swept away by waves of 16 metres (52 ft) or more.
Q: What happened to over half of Minamisanriku's population after the tsunami?
A: Over half of Minamisanriku's population is missing and almost certainly dead.
Q: What is another spelling for Minamisanriku?
A: Another spelling for Minamisanriku is Minami Sanriku.
