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If An Earthquake Hits During Your Japan Trip, Here Is What To Do
For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly during an earthquake.
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Video: Homes And Offices Shake Violently As 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan on the night of December 8, injuring at least 30 people and prompting the evacuation of around 90,000 residents.
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How Earthquake Sensors Turn Some Japanese Vending Machines Into Life-Saving Devices
Being prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan has come up with some truly innovative ideas. Here's how some of its vending machines help during disasters.
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Russia's Earthquake Among 10 Strongest Ever. Here's What They've In Common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's far east.
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How To Prepare An Emergency Food Supply For Earthquake And Tsunami
The recent earthquake in Russia, followed by tsunami warnings across the Pacific, is a timely reminder of the importance of being prepared for natural disasters, especially when it comes to food security.
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Oprah Winfrey Faces Backlash Over Claims Of Not Opening Private Road For Tsunami Evacuation
Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash on social media over claims that she did not open her private road connecting Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, to help people evacuate to higher ground after the tsunami warning.
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Explained: Ring Of Fire, Where The Strongest Earthquakes Occur
The Ring of Fire is a 40,000-km horseshoe-shaped belt around the edges of the Pacific Ocean, known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity.
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Video: How Russia Earthquake Could Impact Distant Shores Like New Zealand
An 8.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsulasent tremors across the Pacific early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings from Japan and Hawaii to the US West Coast.
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US Entrepreneur Records His "First Tsunami Siren" After Earthquake In Russia, Internet Divided
Edward Dowd, founder of Phinance Technologies, shared a video of a tsunami siren, saying that it is the first time he has faced such a situation after living in the area for over a decade.
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230,000 Killed, Millions Displaced: Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast.
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Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Decoding Tsunamis And Their Warnings: Most Think Of Tsunamis As One Wave
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
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"Stay Strong, Safe": Trump's Message After Tsunami Warning To US Pacific Coast
US President Donald Trump has asked the residents across Alaska and the Pacific Coast to stay "strong and safe" after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning.
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2011 Tsunami Recap: When 40-Metre Waves Crashed Into Japan Coasts
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, unleashing tsunami waves up to four metres high and leading to evacuation alerts across the Pacific.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan: Understanding Its Causes, Impacts
Tsunami alerts were issued across much of the Pacific on Wednesday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east.
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If An Earthquake Hits During Your Japan Trip, Here Is What To Do
For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly during an earthquake.
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Video: Homes And Offices Shake Violently As 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan on the night of December 8, injuring at least 30 people and prompting the evacuation of around 90,000 residents.
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How Earthquake Sensors Turn Some Japanese Vending Machines Into Life-Saving Devices
Being prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan has come up with some truly innovative ideas. Here's how some of its vending machines help during disasters.
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Russia's Earthquake Among 10 Strongest Ever. Here's What They've In Common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's far east.
-
How To Prepare An Emergency Food Supply For Earthquake And Tsunami
The recent earthquake in Russia, followed by tsunami warnings across the Pacific, is a timely reminder of the importance of being prepared for natural disasters, especially when it comes to food security.
-
Oprah Winfrey Faces Backlash Over Claims Of Not Opening Private Road For Tsunami Evacuation
Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash on social media over claims that she did not open her private road connecting Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, to help people evacuate to higher ground after the tsunami warning.
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Explained: Ring Of Fire, Where The Strongest Earthquakes Occur
The Ring of Fire is a 40,000-km horseshoe-shaped belt around the edges of the Pacific Ocean, known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity.
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Video: How Russia Earthquake Could Impact Distant Shores Like New Zealand
An 8.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsulasent tremors across the Pacific early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings from Japan and Hawaii to the US West Coast.
-
US Entrepreneur Records His "First Tsunami Siren" After Earthquake In Russia, Internet Divided
Edward Dowd, founder of Phinance Technologies, shared a video of a tsunami siren, saying that it is the first time he has faced such a situation after living in the area for over a decade.
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230,000 Killed, Millions Displaced: Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast.
-
Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
-
Decoding Tsunamis And Their Warnings: Most Think Of Tsunamis As One Wave
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
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"Stay Strong, Safe": Trump's Message After Tsunami Warning To US Pacific Coast
US President Donald Trump has asked the residents across Alaska and the Pacific Coast to stay "strong and safe" after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning.
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2011 Tsunami Recap: When 40-Metre Waves Crashed Into Japan Coasts
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, unleashing tsunami waves up to four metres high and leading to evacuation alerts across the Pacific.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan: Understanding Its Causes, Impacts
Tsunami alerts were issued across much of the Pacific on Wednesday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east.
