The Japanese Nuclear Regulator Authority has given its initial approval to Tepco to start releasing irradiated water from the Fukushima plant that collapsed during a massive earthquake and tsunami in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves dumping Fukushima radioactive wastewater into the ocean
The Japanese government has approved a plan by TEPCO to release the Fukushima power plant's radioactive wastewater into the ocean. ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs controversial Fukushima water release
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday approved a widely controversial plan to release Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the sea just as International Atomic Energy Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves plan to release millions of tons of Fukushima nuclear plant wastewater into sea
A massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed the Fukushima plant’s cooling systems, causing the meltdown of three reactors and the release of large amounts of radiation. ( read original story ...)
Japan green lights release of Fukushima wastewater , but will there be an environmental cost?
Japan is seeking to reassure neighbours that there is no serious risk to fish and people, 12 years on from the nuclear disaster. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA Head to Visit Japan from Wed.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan between Wednesday and Friday, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog. On Thursday, Grossi will visit Tokyo Electric ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 11.07 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)
Lasers, 3D printing reveal how the ground shakes following earthquakes
Scientists are worried because many populated cities in the world, such as Los Angeles, are built on similar basins, and it’s been difficult for researchers to understand how the ground moves in such ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan — USGS
HONG KONG, May 17 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake occurs south of Honshu, Japan
A Magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake occurred south of Honshu, Japan, at around 15:04 on Tuesday, Japan Meteorological Agency said. - [İLKHA] İLKE HABER AJANSI - İLKHA - İLKE HABER AJANSI ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake hits 229 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 229 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 06:04:53 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t to ask shinkansen operators to advance quake-resistance work
The Japanese government said Tuesday it will request companies operating bullet trains to accelerate construction work to boost the e ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake: Two dead after Japan hit by tremor
A powerful earthquake that hit north-east Japan left at least two people dead and 160 injured, officials said, but caused relatively minor damage. Two million homes initially lost power and a ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake measuring 6.3 jolts area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami warning issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there may be small swelling of the water but there was no danger of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Offshore earthquake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami
Light shaking was felt in Taipei, but no damage has been reported. Japanese authorities said a magnitude 6.6 quake struck off the southern and westernmost island of Yonaguni, which is about 110 ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong earthquake shook seas between eastern Taiwan and southwestern Japan on Monday, but authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami. Light shaking was felt in Taipei, ... ( read original story ...)