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Next Japan Megaquake Could Trigger 98-Foot Tsunami Waves, Kill 2 Lakh People
Japan issued a megaquake advisory on Tuesday, a day after an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the country's eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of the island of Honshu, and just south of the island of Hokkaido.
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Japan Earthquake On January 1 Shifted Coastline Over 800 Feet, Show Satellite Photos
The satellite images have been shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Nahel Belgherze, who covers extreme weather events around the world.
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900 Flights Cancelled, Nearly 240,000 Evacuated As Typhoon Lan Hits Japan
Nearly 900 flights in Japan were cancelled and 240,000 people were ordered to move to safety as a slow-moving typhoon crossed Japan's main island of Honshu not far from the ancient capital of Kyoto, cutting off power to tens of thousands of homes.
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What Happens Inside Japan's Annual "Naked Festival"
In a bizarre event that took place in Japan's Honshu Island on Saturday, scores of people were seen braving the chilly weather to take part in the annual Naked Festival.
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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan, No Tsunami Warning
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honshu, the largest and most populous island of Japan, in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Strong 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Japan Coast; No Tsunami
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast today, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.
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Japan Evacuates 100,000 in Floods Sparked by Rare Torrential Rains
Japan evacuated about 100,000 people from their homes on Thursday, after rare torrential rains unleashed floods that left at least two people missing and stranded many more when rivers surged over their banks.
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Typhoon Nangka Lashes Japan, Killing 2, Triggering Floods
Powerful Typhoon Nangka lashed Japan on today, killing at least two people and triggering floods as authorities urged more than 230,000 residents to evacuate.
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Light Ash Fall Points to Volcano Eruption in Central Japan; No Damage Reported
A light scattering of ash pointed to an eruption of the most active volcano on Japan's main island of Honshu, weather authorities said on Tuesday, warning against further eruptions, although no injuries or damage were reported.
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeastern Japan: USGS
A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan early today, the United States Geological Survey said, but authorities did not issue a tsunami warning and there were no immediate reports of damage.
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Next Japan Megaquake Could Trigger 98-Foot Tsunami Waves, Kill 2 Lakh People
Japan issued a megaquake advisory on Tuesday, a day after an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the country's eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of the island of Honshu, and just south of the island of Hokkaido.
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Japan Earthquake On January 1 Shifted Coastline Over 800 Feet, Show Satellite Photos
The satellite images have been shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Nahel Belgherze, who covers extreme weather events around the world.
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900 Flights Cancelled, Nearly 240,000 Evacuated As Typhoon Lan Hits Japan
Nearly 900 flights in Japan were cancelled and 240,000 people were ordered to move to safety as a slow-moving typhoon crossed Japan's main island of Honshu not far from the ancient capital of Kyoto, cutting off power to tens of thousands of homes.
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What Happens Inside Japan's Annual "Naked Festival"
In a bizarre event that took place in Japan's Honshu Island on Saturday, scores of people were seen braving the chilly weather to take part in the annual Naked Festival.
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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan, No Tsunami Warning
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honshu, the largest and most populous island of Japan, in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Strong 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Japan Coast; No Tsunami
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast today, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.
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Japan Evacuates 100,000 in Floods Sparked by Rare Torrential Rains
Japan evacuated about 100,000 people from their homes on Thursday, after rare torrential rains unleashed floods that left at least two people missing and stranded many more when rivers surged over their banks.
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Typhoon Nangka Lashes Japan, Killing 2, Triggering Floods
Powerful Typhoon Nangka lashed Japan on today, killing at least two people and triggering floods as authorities urged more than 230,000 residents to evacuate.
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Light Ash Fall Points to Volcano Eruption in Central Japan; No Damage Reported
A light scattering of ash pointed to an eruption of the most active volcano on Japan's main island of Honshu, weather authorities said on Tuesday, warning against further eruptions, although no injuries or damage were reported.
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeastern Japan: USGS
A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan early today, the United States Geological Survey said, but authorities did not issue a tsunami warning and there were no immediate reports of damage.
