About 100 students from Tokyo have visited Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture. The prefecture says it marked the first school trip to the region since a devastating earthquake there early ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s insurers disbursed $730m on disasters including Noto quake
Ishikawa Prefecture recorded the highest payouts. Japan’s insurance claims paid for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and typhoons, windstorms, floods summed to $0.73b (¥104.8b) last year, data from ... ( read original story ...)
60% of Japan towns in megaquake zone lack critical supplies
TOKYO -- Roughly 60% of Japanese localities in the area where the next megaquake is expected to hit lack one or more critical supplies that would serve the needs of evacuees, according to a Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
1,300-yr-old salt-making method resumes in Japan’s Ishikawa Pref. after disasters in 2024
SUZU, Ishikawa -- Salt production using the "agehama" method, which had been practiced in the northern Noto Peninsula's Okunoto area for some 1,300 years, resumed in this central Japan city April 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Megaquake could trigger land drop, spike flood risk along West Coast, study says
It's a matter of when -- not if -- a significant earthquake will shake the Pacific Northwest, and a new study says some areas will sink, exposing entire communities to more extreme weather. ( read original story ...)
Japanese annual festival resumes after major quake forced cancellation last year
An annual spring festival featuring large floats has been held in a Japanese town that was devastated by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The event did not take place last year due to the quake. ( read original story ...)
The Big One: If major earthquake hits the West Coast it could sink the land in minutes, new study warns
If major earthquake hits the West Coast it could sink the land in minutes, new study warns - The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave ... ( read original story ...)
China’s EUV breakthrough, Japan shuts down earthquake rumours: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Walmart to resume shipments from China to Japan shutting down earthquake rumours, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. ( read original story ...)
Eruption loading: New approaches to earthquake monitoring at Ontake volcano, Japan
For communities living in the shadow of a volcano, early warning systems are a lifeline—but mistrust in these warnings can have deadly consequences. To avoid false alarms, it is vital that scientists ... ( read original story ...)
Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese embassy urges citizens in Japan to be careful amid rumors of summer earthquake
The Chinese Embassy in Japan has warned its citizens residing in the country to think twice about buying real estate in Japan after rumors that a major earthquake could take place this summer. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sees Tsunami Triggered from 2011 Earthquake
This footage from Japan shows the country reeling from the massive tsunami triggered by an earthquake. Trump signs executive orders on school discipline, education reform Movies Over 4 Hours That Are ... ( read original story ...)
What are the biggest earthquakes in history?
What are the biggest earthquakes in history? - Massive Myanmar earthquake causes widespread destruction, with hundreds feared dead ... ( read original story ...)
Highly carcinogenic asbestos found exposed to air at Noto quake-hit hotel in central Japan
Crocidolite, a highly carcinogenic type of asbestos, has been found exposed at a hotel damaged by the January 2024 Noto Peninsula ea・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Baba Vanga, who predicted death of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury, predicts another major disaster in next 3 months, says…
Ryo Tatsuki, a Japanese manga artist known for her past predictions, has warned of a massive disaster in July 2025 based on her dreams. Her prophecy has sparked a mix of reactions online, ranging from ... ( read original story ...)
Temple assesses damage after magnitude 5 quake hit central Japan
Omachi City in Nagano Prefecture reported damage from the magnitude 5 earthquake that hit the northern part of the ... ( read original story ...)