Watch: Video shows ground heaving amid Japan’s 7.6 magnitude quake

With its epicentre off the coast of Japan, the earthquake triggered a series of events that manifested in visible cracks in the ground, creating an unsettling sight in some cases.

Images on social media showed roads splitting apart and fields transformed into jagged landscapes.

In the early hours of January 1, Japan was jolted awake by the formidable force of a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. As the tremors subsided in Ishikawa prefecture, its aftershocks echoed through the country. At least 62 people were killed in the quake as of Wednesday as rescuers strived to save more stuck under the debris of buildings.

With its epicentre off the coast of Japan, the quake left visible cracks in the ground at many places, besides large-scale damages.

Now a viral video shared on Instagram by @javeyfeu in the wake of the tremors shows undulating movements on the surface of the ground during the earthquake, making for an unsettling sight.

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These visible trails serve as a stark reminder of the immense energy unleashed during seismic events.

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Locals in Ishikawa found themselves grappling with the aftermath, as most of the homes and infrastructure in the region were impacted. Images on social media showed roads splitting apart and fields transformed into jagged landscapes.

Amid the chaos, the resilience of the Japanese people was evident as they swiftly mobilised to address the challenges posed by the earthquake.

Reacting to the video of the heaving earth, Instagram users expressed their sheer amazement and shock. One user said, “I would’ve ran that red light or whatever it was that she was sitting at.” Another wrote, “The earth breathes.”

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Trying to get down to the actual science behind the phenomenon, another user commented, “A magma bubble is trying to pop.”

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