Earthquake

2024 - 1 - 10

Shaking Things Up: Earthquakes Strike Japan and Alaska, Stirring Controversy and Compassion

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Discover the latest seismic events in Japan and Alaska, from government shortcomings to community fundraising efforts.

The recent earthquakes in Japan and Alaska have not only shaken the ground but also brought attention to governmental responses and community solidarity. In Japan, the earthquake on New Year's Day claimed the lives of over 200 people, prompting discussions on the Turkish ruling class's negligence towards earthquake preparedness. Meanwhile, survivors in Japan shared harrowing tales of destruction, emphasizing the need for better safety measures. On the other side of the globe, in Alaska, seismic activities near Mt. Mageik and Mt. Spurr remind us of the Earth's unpredictable nature.

While Japan grapples with the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the government plans to double budget reserves to aid recovery efforts. The resilience of communities is evident as Steveston hosts a Japanese culture night to raise funds for earthquake relief, showing solidarity in times of crisis. In Alaska, seismic swarms precede massive earthquakes, highlighting the unpredictability of such natural disasters. These events serve as stark reminders of the importance of preparedness and prompt response to mitigate the impact of earthquakes.

Fun Fact: The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.2, remains one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. Did you know that Japan, known for its seismic activity, has overhauled its architecture to withstand earthquakes, setting a global example for earthquake-resistant construction? Stay informed and stay safe in the face of nature's might!

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The earthquake in Japan highlights crimes of the Turkish ruling class (WSWS)

Despite the warnings of scientists, the ruling class and its political representatives have taken no significant measures against earthquakes; public safety ...

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Japan earthquake death toll reaches 206 as government includes ... (UPI.com)

The death toll from the New Year's Day Japan earthquake increased to 206 on Wednesday after officials added eight people who passed because of deteriorating ...

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Survivors of Japan's New Year's Day earthquake share their stories (Hindustan Times)

Tuesday's earthquake, however, did not set off a tsunami warning by the Japan Meteorological Agency. People look back toward the collapsed houses in Wajima, ...

Mt. Mageik M0.3 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Magnitude 0.3 - 0 miles SW of Mt. Mageik. January 10, 2024 00:22:38 AKST (January 10, 2024 09:22:38 UTC) 58.1943 ...

Magnitude 2.0 - 13 miles W of Iliamna Volcano (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(1) The strongest earthquakes in Southcentral Alaska are generated by the megathrust fault that marks the contact zone between the subducting Pacific and overriding North American plates. The 1964 M9.2 Great Alaska Earthquake, which is still the second ...

[Japan] 2024 January Noto Peninsula Earthquake Emergency ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on Japan about Health and Earthquake; published on 10 Jan 2024 by PWJ.

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Japan to double budget reserves for FY24/25 to respond to ... (Reuters)

Japan's government is considering doubling budget reserves to 1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) for the new fiscal year starting April to cover the cost of ...

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Steveston Japanese culture night to raise funds for earthquake relief (Richmond News)

At tomorrow's Japan Night in Steveston, 100 cup noodles and 60 rice balls donated by Takeya Sushi will be sold to collect donations benefiting those affected by ...

Mt. Spurr M2.1 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

(3) Crustal seismicity in this region can be attributed to three major sources: the faults and folds of the Cook Inlet basin, the Castle Mountain Fault, and the ...

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Japan Designates Noto Peninsula Earthquake as Extreme Severe ... (The Japan News)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida enters the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun. 11:31 JST, January 11, 2024. The government ...

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Summary information on the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake ... (ReliefWeb)

Infographic in English on Japan about Logistics and Telecommunications, Water Sanitation Hygiene, Earthquake and Tsunami; published on 10 Jan 2024 by ADRC.

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Massive earthquake shifts land in Japan - GPS World (GPS World magazine)

A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan on Jan. 1, killing at least 55 people and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats, ...

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Mysterious seismic swarm foreshadowed monster Japan earthquake (Science)

Big earthquakes sometimes bring big surprises. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Japan on New Year's Day, killing more than 160 people, ...

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Japan earthquake insured losses could surpass US$3 billion (Insurance Business New Zealand)

Verisk's Extreme Event Solutions business unit has released its estimates for insured property losses resulting from the M7.5 earthquake that struck near ...

Insured Losses from Japan's Noto Peninsula Earthquake Likely to ... (Fitch Ratings)

Fitch Ratings-Hong Kong/Tokyo-09 January 2024: Insured losses from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Ishikawa prefecture on the Noto Peninsul.

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Fact Check: Underwater video falsely linked to January 2024 ... (Reuters)

A video of an underwater earthquake filmed in Indonesia in November 2023 is circulating online miscaptioned as showing an earthquake that struck Japan on ...

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Japan Earthquake: How the Country Overhauled its Architecture ... (Architectural Digest)

For the most seismically active nation in the world, each disaster is a hard lesson in how architecture should perform.

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A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurs off Honshu Island ... (Crisis24)

A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurs off Honshu Island, Japan, at around 17:59 Jan. 9. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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Busy Kaikōura 'absolutely pumping' after earthquake, Covid-19 ... (New Zealand Herald)

David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter Kaikōura is “absolutely pumping” as tourists flock back to the seaside resort, mayor Craig Mackle says.

Iliamna Volcano M1.6 | Alaska Earthquake Center (Alaska Earthquake Center)

Mapped geological structures in upper Cook Inlet are capable of generating strong earthquakes. The April 1933 M6.9 earthquake, which caused considerable damage ...

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Insured losses from Japan earthquake estimated between $1.8-3.3 ... (Reinsurance News)

According to Verisk's “Extreme Event Solutions” business unit, insured losses from the earthquake that struck near the Noto peninsula in Ishikawa.

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Earthquake Relief: 69 Water Springs Appear After September 8 ... (Morocco World News)

In a meeting held today in the House of Representatives, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka revealed that several water springs in the ...

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'Volunteer' worker arrested for stealing fruit from home damaged by ... (FreshPlaza.com)

A 21-year-old man, Fumiaki Matsuoka, was arrested for stealing fruit from an earthquake-damaged home in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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