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2011 Tsunami: Share Your Memories

Where were you when the tsunami scare happened a year ago?

March 11 will mark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake that crumbled parts of Japan, sending a . 

No one knew what to expect. Would it be like the tidal waves from cartoons? Would we even know it when it got here? What resulted was a , a mass evacuation and as emergency crews and media outlets scrambled to keep everyone safe and up to date. 

As the anniversary approaches, we want to know where you were that day and what your memories are. Share your stories with us in the comments below or send them to jacob.bourne@patch.com and we'll compile them for publication on March 11. 

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So how did you experience the tsunami? Tell us below!

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