7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued
2 years, 9 months ago

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory. The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant meltdowns. The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant that suffered multiple meltdowns following the 2011 quake and tsunami that destroyed its cooling systems, said workers were checking for any possible damage.

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning

Daily Mail  

A mammoth 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu sparking an urgent tsunami warning. The series of earthquakes caused significant damage to the U.S Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Hazardous tsunami waves between 0.3 and one metre are forecast for the coasts of Fiji, Kermadec Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon …

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one
4 weeks, 2 days ago

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A non-destructive tsunami wave was observed earlier today …

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
1 month ago

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and feared her car had broken down, only to realize later that it was an earthquake so powerful that it triggered a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of the U.S. West Coast. The epicenter of Thursday’s 7.0 magnitude shaker occurred in …

Tsunami scare terrors California as magnitude 7 earthquake strikes San Francisco beach
1 month ago

Tsunami scare terrors California as magnitude 7 earthquake strikes San Francisco beach

Hindustan Times  

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 hit off the coast of a sparsely populated area of northern California on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later canceled. The National Weather Service said that the tsunami warning that extended along 500 miles of the California and Oregon coasts was called off about 90 …

Earthquake today: US weather service cancels tsunami warning for West Coast after 7.0 quake hits Northern California
1 month ago

Earthquake today: US weather service cancels tsunami warning for West Coast after 7.0 quake hits Northern California

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 shook Northern California in the United States on Thursday. The earthquake was struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles from the Oregon border, the US Geological Survey said. Phones in Northern California buzzed with the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service, shortly after the …

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California
1 month ago

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California

Firstpost  

At least 5.3 million people in the state were under a tsunami warning after the earthquake. The tremors were first felt at 10:44 am in the west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border The United States National Weather Service has lifted the briefly imposed tsunami warning for the West Coast after a 7.0 …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
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1 month ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-06 05:39 LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
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1 month ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in Northern California with …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
1 month ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in Northern California with …

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued briefly
1 month ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued briefly

India Today  

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 hit off the coast of a sparsely populated area of northern California on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later cancelled. The National Weather Service said that the tsunami warning that extended along 500 miles of the California and Oregon coasts was called off about 90 …

Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast
1 month ago

Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dave Snider, the tsunami warning coordinator for the …

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
1 month ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The powerful earthquake that struck …

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
1 month ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. A tsunami, a word that comes from the Japanese characters for harbor and wave, is a series of extremely long …

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated
1 month ago

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. San Francisco County tsunami hazard areas map was updated in July 2021 showing a potentially greater impact on the …

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning
1 month ago

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning

The Independent  

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Tsunami warning lifted for US west coast following 7.0 magnitude earthquake
1 month ago

Tsunami warning lifted for US west coast following 7.0 magnitude earthquake

Hindustan Times  

The National Weather Service canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a powerful earthquake shook parts of California on Thursday. At least 5.3 million people in California were under a tsunami warning after the 7.0-magnitude temblor, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a yellow alert, which predicted localized but minimal damage. Shortly after the quake, phones in …

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast
Top News
1 month ago

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast

Firstpost  

“A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon,” a notification on the US Tsunami Warning Centers website read The earthquake struck off coast of Northern California. Image courtesy: US Tsunami Warning System A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on …

7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled
1 month ago

7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled

LA Times  

A magnitude 7 earthquake about 30 miles off the Humboldt County shoreline prompted a highly unusual tsunami warning for a wide swath of the Northern California coast Thursday, spurring widespread evacuations before it was canceled an hour later. California Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled Coastal areas in Northern California began evacuating residents after …

‘It’s insane.’ How rattled Northern Californians weathered 7.0 earthquake and tsunami warning
1 month ago

‘It’s insane.’ How rattled Northern Californians weathered 7.0 earthquake and tsunami warning

LA Times  

Hasan Raza cleans up inside E&J Liquors in Rio Dell, Calif., after the magnitude 7 earthquake Thursday. “It was a big earthquake,” said Kaitlin Graves, an employee at Petrolia General Store about 50 miles south of Eureka. “It’s pretty usual for us in Humboldt County to get earthquakes,” said Chappelle, who is the innkeeper of Hydrangea Inn, which was built …

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region

India TV News  

A massive earthquake struck Japan's north-central region of Noto on late Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude 6.4 quake struck just off the western coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km. Earlier on January 1, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure. …

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia

Daily Mail  

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude has struck the Halmahera Sea in Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. According to Indonesia's meteorology office BMKG, the 5.7 magnitude earthquake is the fourth to hit the nation today alone, with the first quake of the day, which was registered as 5.6 magnitude, taking place at 10:24am local time. …

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected

ABP News  

A tsunami warning was issued after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the remote island of Izu Islands in Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometres, on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. According to an NHK report, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands. According to AFP, Japan sits on …

Japan orders mass evacuation as heavy rain lashes region recovering from earthquake
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan orders mass evacuation as heavy rain lashes region recovering from earthquake

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one person was …

Breaking News: Russia Shaken By Intense 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking News: Russia Shaken By Intense 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake | ABP News

ABP News  

Russia's Shiveluch volcano has erupted, sending ash up to 8 kilometers into the sky, following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the eastern coast of the country, according to CNN and the state-run TASS news agency. The US National Tsunami Warning Center indicated a potential tsunami threat, while Russia's Kamchatka emergency ministry stated that there was no such threat. The US …

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the country’s first-ever “megaquake advisory” on Aug. 8, hours after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off southwestern Japan. The government, in response, designated …

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’

Al Jazeera  

Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials. Japan has lifted it warning for a higher than usual risk of a major earthquake one week after a strong tremor on the edge of the Nankai Trough seabed zone caused the government to issue its first “megaquake” advisory. Citizens can now return …

Japan has been put on a megaquake warning. People are confused and scared
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan has been put on a megaquake warning. People are confused and scared

The Independent  

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Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude …

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst
5 months ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst

India Today  

Japan has sent out a first of its kind "megaquake" advisory, prompted by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of the country on Thursday, which injured 14 people. "The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur," the Japan Meteorological Agency said. THE FEARED …

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is
5 months ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is

India TV News  

Japan has issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast known as the Nankai Trough. Japan Meteorological Agency's Nankai Trough quake advisory panel said the chance of a bigger earthquake striking after a magnitude 7 tremor was …

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas
5 months ago

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas

India TV News  

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck areas near Tokyo on Friday, reports said quoting national weather agency which added that it appears not to be associated with the chance of massive quake occurring from the Nankai Trough in the Pacific. The advisory was published after a magnitude 7.1 struck southwestern Japan, with its focus located in waters off Miyazaki Prefecture, …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
5 months ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but the injuries were mostly minor, there were no reports of serious damage …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
5 months ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

LA Times  

People stand outside a building following an earthquake in Miyazaki, western Japan, on Thursday. A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but …

How Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coastline is being transformed by hope
5 months ago

How Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coastline is being transformed by hope

BBC  

How Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coastline is being transformed by hope Getty Images Japan's north-eastern seaboard is now protected by a massive sea wall Iwate and Fukushima Prefectures were ravaged by the 2011 tsunami that precipitated a catastrophic nuclear disaster. On 11 March 2011, communities along the north-eastern seaboard of Japan's biggest island, Honshu, were swept from their moorings when an earthquake …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor has passed. The USGS raised an earlier magnitude rating soon after the tremor struck 8.8 kilometers from Atiquipa district The USGS said the tremor hit 8.8 kilometers from Atiquipa district, raising an initial magnitude …

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami
7 months, 1 week ago

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami

India TV News  

Strong earthquakes early on Monday hit Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa that was hit on January 1 by a fatal quake. Most public transportation services were operating normally, said the West Japan Railway Co. No abnormalities were found at two nearby nuclear power plants, stated the Nuclear Regulation Authority after the tremors. One of them, the Shika plant on the …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning
7 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Japan is one of the world's most tectonically active countries. The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 …

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A strong earthquake that struck …

Earthquake Today: Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert
9 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake Today: Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert

The Hindu  

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan's Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. Wednesday's magnitude-7.4 quake damaged dozens of buildings in Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings as far as Japan and the Philippines. Japan's biggest earthquake on record was a massive magnitude-9.0 undersea jolt in March 2011 off Japan's northeast coast, …

Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it
9 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it

LA Times  

A damaged building collapsed next to a local hotel following the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan on Thursday. “One thing that’s important to pay attention to is that there are still buildings that have not been retrofit,” said Patti Harburg-Petrich, a structural engineer. “One thing we can take away as a community from this earthquake is the importance of investing in …

Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

The Hindu  

At least nine persons were killed and more than 900 injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. In pictures | Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years 1 / 3 Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei's Central Weather …

Mapped: Huge Taiwan earthquake wrecks havoc in Hualien and triggers tsunamis across region
9 months, 1 week ago

Mapped: Huge Taiwan earthquake wrecks havoc in Hualien and triggers tsunamis across region

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was the most powerful earthquake to hit the …

Taiwan earthquake videos show terrified commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to fre
9 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan earthquake videos show terrified commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to fre

Daily Mail  

Terrifying footage from a damaging 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan shows commuters being rocked on trains and shaken on bridges amid the tremor that has killed at least four. Commuters grip the handrails aboard a Taipei metro during the 7.4 earthquake on Wednesday Video showed water from a rooftop pool cascading down a skyscraper amid the terrifying earthquake Massive waves threatened …

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts
9 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts

Hindustan Times  

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts The earthquake rocked Taiwan damaging buildings and triggering tsunami alerts. The epicentre was 18 km south of Hualien at a depth of 34.8 km.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Taiwan earthquake: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Taiwan early Wednesday resulting in …

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, scary videos show buildings collapse, bridge shaking
9 months, 1 week ago

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, scary videos show buildings collapse, bridge shaking

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan Earthquake Today: On Wednesday, a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 rocked Taiwan’s eastern coast. ANI took to X to share scary “Visuals from Beibin Street, Hualien City, Hualien County, eastern Taiwan.” In the video, people are seen running towards a partially collapsed building. “Passengers are witnessing the earthquake in Taiwan,” an X user wrote while posting a video. Following …

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, scary videos show buildings collapse, bridge shaking
9 months, 1 week ago

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, scary videos show buildings collapse, bridge shaking

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan Earthquake Today: On Wednesday, a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 rocked Taiwan’s eastern coast. ANI took to X to share scary “Visuals from Beibin Street, Hualien City, Hualien County, eastern Taiwan.” In the video, people are seen running towards a partially collapsed building. “Passengers are witnessing the earthquake in Taiwan,” an X user wrote while posting a video. Following …

Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying moment commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to free v
9 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying moment commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to free v

Daily Mail  

At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan today that damaged dozens of buildings and triggered tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines. The magnitude-7.4 quake struck just before 8:00 am local time, with the United States Geological Survey putting the epicentre 18 kilometres south of Taiwan's Hualien City, …

Tsunami warning for Japan's Okinawa islands downgraded to advisory: JMA
9 months, 1 week ago

Tsunami warning for Japan's Okinawa islands downgraded to advisory: JMA

China Daily  

TOKYO - Japan's weather agency on Wednesday downgraded a tsunami warning for islands of the southern Okinawa prefecture to a tsunami advisory, while still urging people there to stay away from coastal areas. A 30-centimeter tsunami was observed at the island of Yonaguni at 9:18 am local time, while small waves of 20 centimeters also reached Ishigaki island and Miyakojima …

Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution

The Hindu  

The release of wastewater from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant was temporarily suspended on Friday following an earthquake, its operator said. "We have confirmed remotely that there were no abnormalities on ALPS treated water dilution/discharge facility, etc.," Tokyo Electric Power Company said on X, formerly Twitter, referring to the water release process. Several hours later TEPCO said in a statement …

Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant
10 months ago

Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant

The Independent  

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