Tsunamis are the result of water displaced by earthquakes, but the 1700 tsunami didn’t correlate to any quake felt in Japan–there was no warning tremor. Instead, this “orphan tsunami” was the result of a massive earthquake all the way across the ... ( read original story ...)
‘This is a big deal’: New technology will alert Pacific Northwest of the next major earthquake
Experts emphasize the importance of warning systems to identify a large quake, especially after the devastating 9.1 magnitude Tohoku Oki Earthquake in Japan in 2011, which resulted in 19,759 deaths, according to EarthScope Consortium, a ShakeAlert partner. ( read original story ...)
Japanese dessert company gobbles up NoMad apartment building for about $25M
And because New York buildings have longer lifespans than their counterparts in earthquake-prone Japan, the potential upsides are greater. “The Chrysler Building and Empire State Building are about 100 years old,” Taguchi added, “but you can still ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shaken By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, No Tsunami Warnings Issued
Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake early Monday, but authorities have not issued a tsunami warning, easing concerns for residents and officials. What Happened: NHK ... ( read original story ...)
West Coast’s ShakeAlert System gets major upgrade before next big earthquake
which could be similar to the 2011 M 9.1 earthquake in Japan, underscore the importance of incorporating satellite data stream into the ShakeAlert System," Robert de Groot, a member of the USGS ShakeAlert operations team, said in a statement. The agency ... ( read original story ...)
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake was also reported in Japan on Sunday. The earthquake was centered in Anamizu at a depth of 4.8 kilometers (about three miles). A 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported on the Prince Edward Island region on Friday (May 31 ... ( read original story ...)
‘ShakeAlert’ earthquake early-warning system gets major upgrade
“Future major offshore earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, which could be similar to the 2011 M 9.1 earthquake in Japan, underscore the importance of incorporating satellite data stream into the ShakeAlert System.” The system uses a network of more ... ( read original story ...)
Calif. Earthquake Early Warning System Upgraded
The improvements could mean that Californians, depending on where they are, would receive an earlier, more accurate estimate of magnitude before the earth starts shaking — say from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. ( read original story ...)
California Earthquake Warning System Gets Upgrade for the ‘Big One’
New GPS sensors mean that people will get more rapid and accurate information about the severity of an earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Post earthquake, Wajima lacquerware find new homes
WAJIMA, Japan >> A project to find new owners for recovered Wajima lacquerware is underway in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on Jan. 1. A volunteer organization in Noto, Ishikawa prefecture, collects recovered lacquerware and gives them ... ( read original story ...)
Drones reshape disaster relief efforts in Japan
Drone technology is now taking flight in disaster relief efforts in Japan. After the devastating Noto Peninsula Earthquake on New Year's Day, a large-scale drone operation quickly took shape. ( read original story ...)
Japan to utilize My Number cards at evacuation centers
We want to facilitate the response of local governments and residents in the event of a disaster,' digital transformation minister Taro Kono said. ( read original story ...)
Japan hit by 5.9 magnitude earthquake as tremors destroy homes in hard-hit region still reeling from devastating quake
EARTHQUAKES have struck a Japanese region for the second time this year, destroying five homes and leaving residents injured. A magnitude 5.9 temblor hit the northern top of the Noto Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)
Japan discharges toxic water despite protests
Japanese hold a rally to protest against the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea. March 11, 2024, is the 13th anniversary of a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the country's northern coasts. ZHU CHENXI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japan power firms boost cooperation on disaster response
The electric power sector has established a framework to streamline the dispatch of support personnel and facilitate mutual aid to cover restoration expenses. ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake
Earthquakes have again struck Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa that is still recovering from the destruction left by a powerful quake on Jan. 1 ... ( read original story ...)