More than 16,000 people were killed in 2011 after Japan's 9.1-magnitude earthquake, which led to nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Since then, U.S. and international agencies have been conducting tests to determine the health ... ( read original story ...)
High rates of PTSD and other mental health problems after great east Japan earthquake
The devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and resulting nuclear disaster in Japan had a high mental health impact — with some effects persisting several years later, according to a comprehensive research review in the January/February issue of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: 5.9-Magnitude Quake Made Ibaraki City Tremble
A Japan earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reached 5.9-magnitude. The Japanese Meteorological Agency reported that is was at 6.3-magnitude. There were no tsunami warnings reported. The earthquake occurred 9:38 p.m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake latest: 6.2 magnitude tremor strikes near Tokyo
A strong earthquake has struck Japan, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor had a magnitude between 5.9 and 6.2 and hit the east of the country, near Honshu, Japan's main and most populated island. Cities including Tokyo may be hit by the ... ( read original story ...)
Probe into safety of Fukushima nuclear power plant after powerful earthquake hits region
A magnitude 6.3 quake has hit Japan’s Kanto region, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency. The area borders the Tōhoku region, where the Fukushima Power Plant had a devastating meltdown in 2011 after a mega earthquake caused a massive tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
BREAKING NEWS: Japan is rattled by powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake
Japan has been rattle by a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake today - just months after devastating tremors left 50 dead. The quake struck at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles about 11 miles outside the town of Daigo, northeast of the capital Tokyo. There were ... ( read original story ...)
Berkshire Hathaway to bet on earthquake insurance in Japan
TOKYO -- An insurance company under Berkshire Hathaway of the U.S. is considering making a foray into Japan, betting on the potential of the country's earthquake insurance market. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance plans to operate as a reinsurer ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.4 quake has struck near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Wednesday, 57 kilometers (35 miles) from Namie in Japan. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 23:46:58 / 11:46 pm (local time epicenter). The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 35.9 km ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.8 quake has struck near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) was detected on Wednesday, 42 kilometers (26 miles) from Namie in Japan. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us10007bsa. Id of event: us10007bsa. Exact location of event, depth 12.31 km, 141.4653 ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.3 mag strikes near Iwaki in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) has occurred on Tuesday, 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Iwaki in Japan. The temblor was reported at 22:36:07 / 10:36 pm (local time epicenter). The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). Exact time and date of ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.5 mag, 72 km ESE of Hirara, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 72 kilometers (45 miles) from Hirara in Japan on Friday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Exact location of event, depth 37.77 km ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami alerts canceled following 7.9 earthquake off Papua New Guinea
past Japan, across the Bering Strait and down to the tip of South America. Quake zone Tremors in this part of the world are fairly common, and earlier this month a magnitude 7.8 earthquake also hit close to the Solomon Islands. That December 9 earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Marine Ecosystem Balance After The 2011 Japan Earthquake
It’s impossible to forget the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and devastating tsunami in Japan. The 9.0–9.1 magnitude undersea megathrust earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Tōhoku on Friday March 11, 2011. It was the most powerful earthquake ever ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.5 quake has struck near Hachijo-jima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Sunday, 57 km ESE of Hachijo-jima, Japan (35 miles). Global time and date of event 20/11/16 / 2016-11-20 13:15:36 / November 20, 2016 @ 1:15 pm UTC/GMT. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 65.07 km ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) strikes 44 kilometers (27 miles) from Namie in Japan on Tuesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The temblor was detected at 09:47:11 / 9:47 am ... ( read original story ...)
Putin makes him beg: Vladimir gets his dog to earn a treat after snubbing Japan's offer of a new puppy ahead of discussions over territorial dispute
In an attempt at dog diplomacy, Japan had planned to give the Russian president ... to Putin four years ago as a thank you gift for Russia's help after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. 'Unfortunately, we received a reply yesterday that they will not ... ( read original story ...)