Tag: earthquake

Expedition 405 drilled into Japan Trench fault, site of 2011 quake, collecting cores and data to learn how massive earthquakes and tsunamis are triggered. ( read original story ...)

Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench—seven kilometers below sea level—lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth. ( read original story ...)

Researchers in Japan have tested a colossal robotic hand to clear earthquake rubble, paving the way for a breakthrough in disaster preparedness.The robot has been built through a ... ( read original story ...)

One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United ... ( read original story ...)

The CAFE team’s solution is to combine the robotic hand with an AI-driven excavation system. Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed this software using Sim-to-Real ... ( read original story ...)

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, ... ( read original story ...)

A viral rumour predicting a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan in July 2025 is unsettling travellers across East Asia and prompting cancellations. The speculation, which originated from a ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese government survey has shown that local authorities will request at least 520,000 people to evacuate for a week to brace for a potential tsunami if Nankai Trough Earthquake temporary ... ( read original story ...)

At least 520,000 people across Japan could be asked to evacuate for a week if authorities issue a special alert that the risk of a ma ... ( read original story ...)

A powerful earthquake struck Noto in 2024, leaving devastation behind and exposing how little scientists expected it. ( read original story ...)

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)

Find out how to be ready for earthquakes and coastal hazards in Japan so you can explore beaches, temples, and city attractions with peace of mind. ( read original story ...)

A 5.57-magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor was felt across multiple areas, though initial reports do not indicate ... ( read original story ...)

Among the active volcanic eruptions was the Krasheninnikov volcano, a previously at least 400-year-dormant volcano. ( read original story ...)

The caption reads: “March 11, 2011 — the day Japan was shaken by one of the deadliest tsunamis in history. A Japanese Coast Guard ship spotted the wave in the distance. They measured it. Timed it. ( read original story ...)

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, immediately triggering tsunami warnings for Japan and the U.S. The quake, one of the six largest ever ... ( read original story ...)