The earth in northeast Japan around the nuclear facility was contaminated with radiation after a 9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami damaged the three reactors in March 2011. Now 13 years later, the IAEA has concluded that the recycling and final ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Earthquake Survival Backpack
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Japan’s plan to reuse Fukushima soil for infrastructure gains IAEA support despite concerns
The IAEA claims the soil meets safety standards, but critics argue spreading the contamination is dangerous and could lead to increased cancer risks. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima peaches debut at Harrods, marking milestone since 2011 nuclear disaster
The fruit is now available at the luxury London department store, in a Japanese push to address safety concerns amid a global campaign to restore trust. ( read original story ...)
Gran Canaria hit by strongest earthquake in 60 years as shaking felt across island
Gran Canaria were shaken by the earthquake on Tuesday which measured 3.8 on the Richter scale - the Canary Island's strongest in 60 years ( read original story ...)
Gran Canaria hit by strongest earthquake in 60 years as 3.8 quake rocks island
Gran Canaria were shaken by the earthquake on Tuesday which measured 3.8 on the Richter scale - the Canary Island's strongest in 60 years ... ( read original story ...)
At Japan’s Fukushima, a high-stakes recovery of deadly radioactive debris resumes
The mission is part of a decades-long effort to decommission Fukushima, where an estimated 880 tons of fatally radioactive fuel remain. ( read original story ...)
Peaches from Japan’s Fukushima region sold at Harrods
Peaches from Fukushima can now be bought at London's luxury department store Harrods in a Japanese push to ease fears about produce grown in the region hit by nuclear disaster. But after an earthquake-triggered tsunami unleashed the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is running low on rice
Extreme weather, a recent earthquake and an influx of hungry tourists are among several factors that have caused a rice shortage across Japan and forced stores to limit purchases of the country's staple food. ( read original story ...)
Most detailed study yet of seismic activity links fault strength to likelihood of large earthquakes
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with thousands of small earthquakes occurring each year, and the continuous threat of a "big one. ( read original story ...)
Global impact | Japan faces uncertainties amid threats from China abroad and political and earthquake fears at home
In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we take an in-depth look at Japan’s problems at home and abroad. ( read original story ...)
Research Links Fault Strength to Major Earthquake Risk
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with over 100,00 small earthquakes occurring ... ( read original story ...)
OCD reaffirms vow to strengthen ties with Japan
THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public on Monday there would be continued efforts to strengthen ties with Japan on disaster risk reduction. In a statement, OCD Administrator Ariel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to deploy smaller rescue vehicles after lessons learned from Noto quake
Based on the experience, the agency plans to provide disaster response teams with smaller rescue vehicles capable of operating over rough and narrow roads. ( read original story ...)
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported
TOKYO (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there were no immediate signs ... ( read original story ...)
Giant oarfish: The ‘doomsday’ fish of legend that supposedly foreshadows earthquakes
The ribbon-like oarfish hovers in the water, creates a bioluminescent glow and is said to warn of an upcoming earthquake. ( read original story ...)