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Japan earthquake
Japan Issues First ‘Megaquake’ Warning
By Catherine Putz
Following a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the Nankai Trough, Japanese authorities have warned of an increased risk of a significant earthquake.
Japan’s Nuclear Follies
By Jeff Kingston
Nuclear energy may make sense in places where reactors can be operated safely, but Japan is a seismically active archipelago.
Japan’s Aging Population Will Increase Disaster Vulnerability
By Maxime Polleri
As the Noto earthquake showed, the elderly are among the most impacted by natural disasters.
How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape
By Makoto Takahashi
The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year’s Day caused a grave tragedy but a political crisis, like that seen in 2011, seems to have been dodged.
Cleanup Begins After Quake Shakes North Japan, Killing 4
By Mari Yamaguchi
The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit an area that was devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Tokyo’s Recent Earthquake Is a Wake-up Call for Disaster Prevention
By Thisanka Siripala
A strong earthquake in Tokyo last week put the city’s preparedness for a dreaded megaquake under the spotlight.
Japan’s Latest Deadly Earthquake Buries Scores Alive
By Thisanka Siripala
Just days after “National Disaster Prevention Day,” a powerful earthquake jolted Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
Osaka Earthquake: Another Political Test for Abe
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's second-largest metropolitan area experiences its strongest quake since the 1920s.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan, Triggering Tsunami Alert
By Ankit Panda
The earthquake took place 32 miles off the Japanese mainland, in the Pacific Ocean.
2nd Strong Earthquake Shakes Japan in 2 Days
By Catherine Putz
Japan's southernmost main island Kyushu was hit Thursday with a 6.2 magnitude quake, and Saturday morning with a 7.0
Ark Nova: World’s First Inflatable Concert Hall Debuts in Japan
An inflatable concert hall will soon house concerts in the Japanese town of Matsushima.
7.8 Nara Earthquake Scare Triggered by “Misinformation”
Japan had an earthquake scare today that turned out to be little more than a false alarm.
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