Taiwan's Emergency Operations Center has reported one death and nine injuries following the large earthquake over the weekend ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful typhoon Nanmadol pounds southern Japan; thousands evacuated
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Nanmadol was heading north after making landfall in Kagoshima city on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake off Taiwan
Japan is on tsunami alert after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake off the south-eastern coast of Taiwan on Sunday, officials said. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at 2.44 pm local time (7.44 am ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands in shelters as ‘dangerous’ typhoon hits Japan; govt also issues tsunami alert after earthquake hits Taiwan
Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to ... ( read original story ...)
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan’s southeastern coast, Japan issues tsunami alert
The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said ... ( read original story ...)
Trains derail and buildings collapse in aftermath of devastating Taiwan earthquake
Taiwan has been hit by a violent 6.9 magnitude earthquake and it is the second powerful tremor in as many days. A tsunami warning was issued by the US and Japan following the quake that saw a building ... ( read original story ...)
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, tsunami warning issued in Japan
The quake hit at 2:44 pm (0644 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the city of Taitung at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan struck by 2nd strong earthquake in as many days
A strong earthquake shook Taiwan on Sunday as a series aftershocks hit the self-governing island off China’s east coast. The 6.8 quake struck at a relatively shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Quake Strikes Eastern Taiwan, Japan Issues Tsunami Alert
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern coast on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Rise in Japanese machinery orders in July surprises experts
Japan core machinery orders extended gains bringing hope that business growth spending may offset short-term issues caused by a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s evolving funeral business, companies offering funeral services and items showcased their products, watch!
Japan: Bidding funeral to a deceased loved one is the most crucial ritual one has to perform in their lifetime. The after-death rituals have evolved over time due to alterations in social structures ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Taiwan
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked southeastern Taiwan Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. The quake hit at 9:41 a.m. EDT and local media had not reported any deaths as of mid-morning ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ice maker boosts sales with ornamental blocks
TOKYO >> Tokyo ice maker Onoda-Shoten has increased production of ornamental ice blocks in an effort to boost summer sales amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tsunamis, blizzards, earthquakes: A look at how weather takes center stage in ‘9-1-1’ on FOX
Weather and natural disaster fans, the wait is almost over. Catastrophe hits Los Angeles again as season six of the FOX series "9-1-1" premieres Monday, September 19 at 8/7c. ( read original story ...)