Residents of the Noto Peninsula in central Japan have been witnessing a curious surge in tourists, a mere five months after the region was severely damaged by a major earthquake. While some see the boost in tourism as a positive -- a way for people to grasp the reality ( read original story ...)
Residents in quake-hit Japanese city celebrate Father’s Day with special jelly
A confectionary shop in a Japanese city devastated by the New Year's Day earthquake is offering a special jelly for Father's Day. Evacuees are snapping up the gelatin desserts to celebrate the occasion. ( read original story ...)
Japan on High Alert: Tsunami Warnings Issued Following a Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
Japan has been hit by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 residents. The tremors struck the Ishikawa region and other areas nearby, resulting in the strongest quake the ... ( read original story ...)
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Buan, shaking South Korea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Buan, North Jeolla Province, shaking the entire region on the morning of June 12. The quake was the strongest detected in South Korea this year and the first time an earthquake with a magnitude of 4. ( read original story ...)
Mega earthquake in the making? 10,000 US residents at risk from underwater fault line in the Pacific
Human lives are currently at stake as reports suggest that an underwater fault line in the Pacific Ocean can create a megaquake along the west coast region, putting almost 10,000 US residents at risk. ( read original story ...)
Exploring disaster resilience: reflections on my journey to Japan
Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons–and has a rich history of resilience and innovation in disaster-risk reduction. During my visit, I delved into various aspects of their approach, from economic development and land-adjustment strategies ... ( read original story ...)
Deaf Japanese lawyer elected to UN panel on rights of disabled
Hiroshi Tamon, a deaf Japanese civil rights lawyer, was elected Tuesday to serve as an independent expert on the U.N. Committee on ( read original story ...)
Earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude strikes southern South Korea
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck in southwest South Korea Wednesday, the country’s weather agency said, with witnesses reporting a “thunderous ( read original story ...)
Map shows fault off West Coast that could trigger earthquake and 100ft-high tsunami killing 10,000
A map has shown an underwater fault line that could trigger a catastrophic earthquake that could cause a 100ft tsunami with an estimated death toll of 10,000 people. Should the West Coast fault line ... ( read original story ...)
Underwater fault line could produce major earthquake on the West Coast
Experts on red alert for mega-earthquake off the US coast An underwater fault line along the US West Coast could trigger a megaquake that would be more devastating than California's 'Big One,' a new study suggests. ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes are among our deadliest disasters. Scientists are racing to get ahead of them.
Earthquakes create a potent threat even in places that are well prepared — and they’ve proven catastrophic in places that aren’t. One of the deadliest disasters of the 21st century is the January 12, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 GDP contracted 0.5% Q/Q, less than expected
Japan's GDP shrank 0.5% q/q in Q1 of 2024, matching flash data while reversing from an upwardly revised 0.1% growth in Q4. The Japanese economy contracted 1.8% on an annualized basis in Q1 of 2024, compared with a preliminary reading of a 2. ( read original story ...)
Japanese group in Taiwan visits quake-hit Hualien to support tourism
Some 40 Japanese nationals living in Taiwan threw their support behind earthquake-ravaged Hualien County as they embarked on a two-day tour there through Sunday to help promote the local tourism industry. ( read original story ...)
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US State
The earthquake was centered in The Geysers, the world's largest geothermal field located in the Mayacamas Mountains, at a depth of 3.6 kilometers (about 1 mile). The USGS said the ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: ‘Possible Meltdown’ at Second Reactor After Monster Quake and Tsunami
Nuclear plant fears heighten anxiety as aftershocks rattle region. TOKYO, March 13, 2011 -- It is "highly possible" that a partial meltdown was occurring in one of the nuclear reactors ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists finally think they know where the most dangerous part of this US earthquake zone is and it’s bad news for Washington
Scientists just released the first comprehensive survey of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, the most dangerous earthquake-producing fault in the US. ( read original story ...)