An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck off the adjacent waters of southwestern Japan's Amami Oshima Island, the weather agency here said Tuesday. According to the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t mulls tapping disaster recovery taxes to cover rising defense spending
To cover Japan's growing defense spending, the government and ruling parties are considering using a portion of the ... ( read original story ...)
Finding faults and examining stresses following Japan’s giant 2011 earthquake
The great 2011 earthquake that caused the tsunami in northeastern Japan is still remembered for its destructive power. ( read original story ...)
Japan Rocked by Earthquake: In Pictures
After a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's northeastern coast on Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami, residents now fear the growing risk of a radiation leak from the damaged Fukushima power plant. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes near Mongolia’s Sainshand – EMSC
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Sainshand region in Mongolia early on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Meteorological Agency says no tsunami impact from Java volcano eruption-NHK
People look on as volcanic ash fills the sky during an eruption of the Semeru volcano in Lumajang, East Java Province, Indonesia December 4, 2022 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video ... ( read original story ...)
Watch | Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts Again, Raising Fears Of Tsunami In Japan
The country was already jolted by two earthquakes and now the eruption of the Semeru volcano is a matter of worry for the residents of Java island. Amidst all the chaos, Japan’s Meteorology Agency has ... ( read original story ...)
Java earthquake: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits an Indonesian island
CNN - A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian province of West Java on Saturday, the Indonesian Geophysics Agency BMKG said. According to BMKG, ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesian island of Java
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java Saturday, sending people running into the street and damaging houses. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits off eastern Japan, minor tsunami warning: NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with preliminary magnitude 6.8 hit off eastern Japan on Saturday morning and a warning for a minor tsunami of up to one metre was issued for the northeastern coast, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts power saving period amid fear of supply crunch
An electricity saving period has begun in Japan, with the government asking people to bundle up indoors and set the heating temperature low, among other steps, for the winter season through March due ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Quad 3.0, and the Thucydides Trap in the Indo-Pacific
The Thucydides trap cannot be overlooked in considering Japan’s national security strategy in conjunction with the Quad as well as the Japan-U.S. alliance. ( read original story ...)
Japan gears up for next-gen nuclear tech: 4 things to know
As part of a big energy policy shift announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan plans to sanction the building of nuclear power plants for the first time since the disaster at the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Kawakin Core-Tech introduces ‘Total Solutions’ to earthquake disasters, enters Philippine market
Seismic and structural devices are used in many buildings, including residential and commercial buildings and even bridges in Japan, where earthquakes happen more frequently than in the rest of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo practices lion escape protocol in hilarious drill
The local fire department was even part of the drill. Disaster drills are common practice in Japan, as it's one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This practice was about ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia needs earthquake-proof houses. Building them is a huge challenge
A deadly earthquake that reduced buildings to rubble in West Java, Indonesia has once again exposed the dangers of living in poorly built homes in one of the most seismically active zones on the ... ( read original story ...)