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 measuring 9.1 on the Richter scale precipitated a tsunami of monumental proportion. In Honshu, a purpose-drawn map demarcates the numerous "disaster memorial facilities" strung out along the 500km stretch of coastline affected by The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011. As stories of Sasaki's ritual spread, those affected by the tsunami – and other tragedies – arrived to seek their own solace on "The Phone of the Wind".

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Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
1 year ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

The Hindu  

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting shortly after …

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore
1 year ago

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo: Japan's meteorological agency has warned its population to be vigilant for the next two-three days about earthquakes with seismic intensity of 7. The warning comes after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook the island nation and triggered tsunamis that reportedly reached the shore in some areas. The government said a tsunami with a deadly height of 5 meters could hit …

Japan earthquake: Buildings collapsed, ’swimming pool wave’ in river
1 year ago

Japan earthquake: Buildings collapsed, ’swimming pool wave’ in river

Live Mint  

"Scary visuals" from Japan flooded social media soon after an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit the central part of the country on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama, Reuters reported. A video aired by NHK showed buildings collapsing in Ishikawa, while other clips circulating on social media showed "tsunami …

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture
1 year ago

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture

Firstpost  

After a strong earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck the Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture, approximately 300 km from Tokyo on Monday, Japan has issued a tsunami warning for nearly its entire western coast. NHK further warned of the potential for a tsunami as high as 5 meters in Ishikawa prefecture, urging residents to move away from the coastal areas. “Hazardous …

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
1 year ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting …

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas
1 year ago

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas

Al Jazeera  

Officials in Ishikawa prefecture confirm four fatalities, Kyodo news agency reports, as tens of thousands lose power. A powerful earthquake has struck central Japan, killing several people, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves …

Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands

The Hindu  

Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday. October 5, 2023, after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. The advisory, the second-lowest of a four-stage warning system, asked people on islands in the Izu chain, which stretches south from the Tokyo region, to stay away from the coast and …

Tsunami alert! Japan issues advisory following strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean
1 year, 3 months ago

Tsunami alert! Japan issues advisory following strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean

India TV News  

Japan, on Thursday, issued a tsunami advisory following a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Japan Meteorological Agency said an offshore earthquake measuring magnitude 6.6 occurred late Thursday morning in the area at a depth of 10 kilometres. The quake was not felt on the islands or in the Tokyo region, but the meteorological …

Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4
2 years, 9 months ago

Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Residents in Fukushima and Miyagi were cleaning their homes after a sleepless night following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the northern Japanese coasts, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where the cooling systems failed after the 2011 disaster, said Thursday …

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  

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Tokyo earthquake: Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude quake shakes Japan capital
3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo earthquake: Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude quake shakes Japan capital

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. The quake hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture at …

Timeline of Japan’s 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
3 years, 10 months ago

Timeline of Japan’s 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of a massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan’s northeastern coast. Here is a timeline of events: ___ — March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 earthquake strikes off the coast at 2:46 p.m., triggering a towering tsunami that reaches land within half an hour. — Dec. 16: After workers struggle for …

AP PHOTOS: Japan hotel gives bus tours of tsunami disaster
3 years, 10 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Japan hotel gives bus tours of tsunami disaster

Associated Press  

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan — For nearly a decade, a Japanese hotel has been giving bus tours to show visitors the history of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan’s northern Pacific coast in 2011. I think it is our job as people who experienced the to share that,” said Fumio Ito, head of public relations at Minami Sanriku Hotel Kanyo …

Devastated communities, an unseen fear: Japan’s 2011 tsunami
3 years, 10 months ago

Devastated communities, an unseen fear: Japan’s 2011 tsunami

Al Jazeera  

It is 10 years since a 4-storey high tsunami crashed into Japan’s northeastern coast. “The victims of the tsunami see that the country has moved on,” said Asakura, “but they still feel the pain of loss, and are still experiencing trauma”. The tsunami damaged three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, causing an unprecedented meltdown and one of the …

Fukushima tsunami 2011: Survivor clung to a tree for hours to escape death in Japan’s worst natural disaster
3 years, 10 months ago

Fukushima tsunami 2011: Survivor clung to a tree for hours to escape death in Japan’s worst natural disaster

CNN  

CNN — Kenichi Kurosawa clung precariously to a tree as the waterrose around him, entirely flooding the roads below. For almost six minutes on March 11, 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake – the worst to ever hit Japan – struck 370 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, triggering a huge tsunami that crashed into Ishinomaki, the coastal city Kurosawa had lived in …

Japan seeks ‘recovery of people’s hearts’ decade after quake
3 years, 10 months ago

Japan seeks ‘recovery of people’s hearts’ decade after quake

Associated Press  

TOMIOKA, Japan — Ten years after Japan’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the lives of many who survived are still on hold. “I’m sure she still wants to come home.” ___ “STARTING LINE AGAIN” Just a month after a tsunami as high as 17 meters smashed into the city of Rikuzentakata, Michihiro Kono took over his family’s soy sauce business. …

Japan earthquake: 7.1-magnitude tremor hits off Fukushima coast
3 years, 10 months ago

Japan earthquake: 7.1-magnitude tremor hits off Fukushima coast

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 An earthquake with a magnitude …

Strong quake hits Japan’s northeast coast; no tsunami alert
3 years, 10 months ago

Strong quake hits Japan’s northeast coast; no tsunami alert

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said there were no irregularities at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, which experienced meltdowns following a massive quake and tsunami 10 years ago. Tokyo Electric Power …

Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert
3 years, 10 months ago

Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert

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 hit off …

Strong quake hits Japan’s northeast coast; no tsunami alert
3 years, 10 months ago

Strong quake hits Japan’s northeast coast; no tsunami alert

LA Times  

A liquor shop’s manager clears the damaged bottles following an earthquake in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Saturday. A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said there were no irregularities at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, …

Magnitude 9 earthquake off coast of Japan is due this century, experts warn
4 years, 8 months ago

Magnitude 9 earthquake off coast of Japan is due this century, experts warn

Daily Mail  

A devastating earthquake that could cause a tsunami up to 100ft high to sweep across the east coast of Japan is 'imminent', government experts have warned. Japan faces the 'imminent' risk of a devastating magnitude 9 earthquake that would cause a tsunami up to 100ft high off its east coast, researchers have warned The devastation caused by the quake - …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan opens part of Futaba, the last town that was off-limits since 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster
4 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan opens part of Futaba, the last town that was off-limits since 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

Firstpost  

In a symbolic move to show the region’s recovery ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan opened part of Futaba, the last town that was off-limits since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster Tokyo: Japan’s government on Wednesday opened part of the last town that had been off-limits due to radiation since the Fukushima nuclear disaster nine years ago, in a symbolic …

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