Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful earthquakes leave 78 dead

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful earthquakes leave 78 dead

Policemen work at a damaged house, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters ) Rescuers braved the cold in a race against time as they searched for survivors along Japan’s western coastline on January 4 after a powerful earthquake earlier in the week … Read more

Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned on Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. Damage was … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest: January 2, 2024

The Hindu Morning Digest: January 2, 2024

Road cracks caused by an earthquake is seen in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan on January 1, 2024, in this photo released by Kyodo. | Photo Credit: Kyodo via Reuters Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on January 1, 2024, after a huge … Read more

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan’s Izu islands

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan’s Izu islands

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Izu islands on Oct. 6, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC said. COMMents SHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Source link

Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands

Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands

An aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan. File photo | Photo Credit: Reuters Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday. October 5, 2023, after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. No damage was reported. … Read more

Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

Strong shaking was reported in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, but the U.S. Geological Survey said there was little chance of serious damage or fatalities. | Photo Credit: AP A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered off the … Read more