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Earthquake-Tsunami in Japan: At Least 384 Deaths and Thousands of Houses Destroyed

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-12 | News and society
The massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake which struck Japan and sent a devastating tsunami across the country continues to cause heavy casualties. According to Jiji Press news agency on March 11, 2011, the data collected by the police shows total dead and missing people are about 1000 people and now at least 384 people were found losing their lives, 947 injured in this natural disaster. Besides, it is reported that 100 people and their ships swept away by tsunami while a train with an unknown number of passengers aboard also disappeared. In addition to casualty figures, the earthquake plus tsunami led to severe consequences for Japanese people including more than 80 incidents of fire caused by the earthquake around Tokyo, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita and Fukushima prefectures and Kyodo. read more

Japan’s Resilience After Tsunami

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-15 | News and society
The massive offshore earthquake of 8.9 Richter scale and devastating tsunami have turned Japan's northeastern coast into a swampy wasteland. Powerful tsunami sent by one of the strongest ever recorded earthquakes has wiped away towns and cities in northeast coast and forced thousands of residents seeking shelter in the aftermath. Reportedly, thousands of people are missing and exceed of more 10, 000 people are dead. Earth – tsunami disaster has destroyed houses and overturned cars by sludge and dirty water. In such a situation of horrific destruction after once-in-300-years earthquake, Japan earns the world's admiration for the nation's resilience. read more

Japan Hit By Magnitude 8.9 Earthquake and Tsunami

By: Atasi H | 2011-03-14 | Nature
Several countries in the Pacific, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and North America have also raised tsunami alerts. The places that have already issued the alerts are Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, New Zealand, Philippines, Hawaii and Chile. read more

Formation of Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-15 | News and society
Northeastern Japan has just been hit by a powerful tsunami after a massive earthquake that struck the coast of Japan at a depth of about 17 miles below the earth's surface. According to Japanese officials, the earthquake which created dozens of aftershocks was considered as the most powerful earthquake in 140 years. The deadly tsunami and earthquake have killed over 10,000 people and continues to cause heavy casualties across the country. According to U.S. Geological Survey, the disaster in Japan was caused by sudden movement of the Pacific tectonic plate under the North American plate. Let’s have a look at these photos as below to know how the earthquake and tsunami formed in Japan. read more

Earthquake VS Tsunami

By: vasu | 2012-04-25 | Publishing
• A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, (sometimes causing great destruction,) as a result of movements within the earth's crust. • Tsunamis are large powerful water waves caused by sudden displacement of large volume of water in the sea / ocean. Tsunami is the Japanese word for harbor wave. read more

Indonesia tsunami death toll rises

By: alam.md | 2010-10-26 | Science
Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its location on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a series of fault lines stretching from the western hemisphere through Japan and south-east Asia. There are more than 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is spread across 17,500 islands. read more

Japan’s recovery after the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami (Pictures)

By: Mary Rose | 2012-03-10 | News and society
One year after being devastated by the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, The Japanese has been rebounding. Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of the frightening calamity. read more

Japan Rethinks Tsunami Safety

By: ddddddd | 2011-03-29 | Arts & Entertainment
Japan Structural engineer Kit Miyamoto was giving a speech in Japan on earthquake safety when this month''s record quake struck, giving him a front-row seat for the unfolding disaster and what steps m... read more

Tsunami Strikes Japan After 8.9 Quake

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-11 | News and society
Northeastern Japan has just been slammed by a 10 meter tsunami after the 8.9 quake which struck about 400km from Tokyo. The tsunami wept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings, and so on. 18 people are confirmed dead, 200 others were washed away, with several others missing during the disaster on the Sendai Island. People are still being evacuated to higher ground in coastal areas in order to survive from the powerful waves. Communication links are now broken, making it difficult to confirm the number of deaths and injuries. Let’s have a look at some first images of this deadly tsunami through these photos as below: read more

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami- A massive Disaster: we're here to help them!

By: hostome | 2011-03-21 | Nature
Japan has got a sudden and massive earthquake that ended in a gigantic tsunami. That massive disaster has killed so many people and still so many are displaced from their house. Hostome people raised their hands and want to donate those people who are struggling now with this terrific situation! read more

Puma: confront with the Japan earthquake crisis

By: Marissa Connie | 2011-05-11 | Collecting
In March, subsequent earthquake and tsunami happened in Japan, causing huge loss of economy and death of people. The economy loss has reached by 122 to 235 billion, and the number of death is 8649, 12877 people were missing and 2702 wounded. Besides, many foreign companies also suffer the disaster, and market sales affected during the disaster. read more

Justin Bieber Prayers To Earthquake Tsunami Ravaged Japan

By: zack sid | 2011-04-11 | Article Marketing
Justin Bieber Reaches Out to Earthquake Tsunami Ravaged Japan With damages estimated to reach, $5 billion, stars are Tweeting for everyone to help. Justin Tweeted, just heard about the floods in Aus... read more

Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami: Moving Images of Survivors

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-15 | News and society
After the massive earthquake and tsunami devastated the cost of eastern Japan, many people have to live without shelter, food, running water or power. They are facing the most terrible moments in their lives. There are also many people who were exposed to radiation after the Fukushima reactor blast. During this time, we can see the images of Japanese unfortunate residents share vital needs to survive. These days, members of the armed forces and rescue workers are also trying to find and help survivors escape from the wreckage of ruined houses and overcome the earthquake aftermath. These photos as below show you the moving images of survivors of the Japanese tsunami. read more

8.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Japan

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-11 | News and society
A series of offshore earthquake measuring above 8.9 on the Richter scale shook Japan on Thursday (March 10, 2011) and then unleashed a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and cars sinking under full-of-water streets. Under the natural disaster, Tokyo’s buildings strongly shook, some were destroyed and at least eight people have been killed including a 67-year-old man crushed by a wall and an elderly woman killed by a fallen roof. Beside Japanese capital, an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale also ruined the east coast of Japan's main Honshu Island. Earthquakes are common in Japan, which accounts for about 20 percent of the world's earthquakes. read more

Travel Insurance During an Earthquake-Tsunami Combined Disaster

By: Bobby Hall | 2011-04-28 | Insurance
Earthquake-tsunami combined disasters are among the scariest things anyone can face, and are tragically destructive reminders why travel insurance is needed. Below are ways how the insurance coverage can help a traveller. read more