Earthquake Hits Japan: A Look At Some Of The Strongest In The Country's History
Japan's location in the Pacific makes it a prime candidate for strong earthquakes.
Earthquake Hits Japan: Twitter Says ‘Much Too Soon For A Reminder’
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan's northeastern region on Wednesday, prompted fear among Twitter users who began to offer up prayers for Japan tweets as some say the recent quake is much too soon for a reminder of last year's triple disaster.
Japan Earthquake 2012: Tokyo Airport, Bullet Trains Close After 6.8 Quake, Small Tsunami Strikes [VIDEO]
A year after the worst post-war natural disaster in Japan, an earthquake and several other quakes followed by a tsunami struck Japan's northern coastline on Wednesday according to officials, prompting closings at Tokyo's Narita International Airport and trains. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the first quake was magnitude 6.8 located on Hokkaido island, 146 miles south of Kushiro, Japan, six miles below the sea surface. The second was 6.1 off the coast of Chiba just east of T...
Japan Earthquake 2012: 6.8 Quake Results in Small Tsunami on Northern Coast
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan Wednesday east of Tokyo, causing a small tsunami on the northern coastline.
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kashmir, PoK
A mild earthquake rocked parts of Kashmir Monday Morning, according to Indian Meteorological Department.
Japan Marks First Anniversary Of March 11 Triple Disasters
One year after the Tohoku earthquake, the associated Pacific Ocean tsunami, and the related Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, many Japanese spent Sunday at community gatherings, demonstrations, and memorial services in observance of the first anniversary of the triple disasters.
Japan Tsunami First Anniversary: Nation Observes ‘Moment of Silence’ [PHOTOS]
Japan will pause on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, which struck the north-eastern coast, killing thousands of people.
Japan Marks First Anniversary of Tsunami with Prayers
Japan is observing the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami on Sunday with prayers and anti- nuclear rallies.
What The 2011 Disaster Did To Japan's Economy
After the devastating 3/11 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear catastrophe, the reconstruction efforts to get under way in earnest this year will boost Japan’s gross domestic product, but this does not mean the country will be any better off, according to a report by research consultancy Capital Economics.
Recalling Japan's 3/11, 'Costliest Natural Catastrophe Of All Time'
With Japan observing the one-year anniversary of its extraordinarily deadly 3/11 triple disaster on Sunday, the English-language online sites of three of the country's largest-circulation newspapers are all now covering various aspects of the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdowns associated with last March 11.
Japanese Whaling Fleet Returns Home With Sharply Reduced Catch
The Japanese whale hunt did not go as well as predicted. Blaming activists and environmentalists, the Japanese Fisher Agency reports that the whaling fleet is on schedule back to Japan despite its minimal catch.
Toyota Recalls: What Are The Most Common Defects In Cars?
Cars are recalled because of engineering errors at a particular plant or time period. What are the most common defects found in cars?
Japan Wasn’t Prepared for Fukushima Disaster: Ex-PM Kan
Yet he insisted that his government did not intentionally conceal any information from the public.
Haiti Earthquake 2012: 4.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Port-au-Prince
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has hit southern Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince. The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake was centered at 24 miles southeast of the capital and had a depth of 3 miles.
Japan, One Year After the March 11 Tsunami: A Revisit (PHOTOS)
It's going to be a year since a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami devastated most parts of Japan March 11, 2011.
Japan Earthquake, Tsunami First Anniversary - 10 Iconic Images
As the first anniversary of the great 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami approaches, take a look at some of the most iconic images of the disaster that shattered the lives of people across the nation.
Japan GDP Contraction Eases; Current Account In The Red
Japan's economy shrank less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter as companies ramped up capital expenditure, but the current account swung to a record deficit in January as a shift away from nuclear power pushes up fossil fuel imports.
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Anniversary: The Healing Power of Paper Cranes
Sunday is the first anniversary of the Japan tsunami and earthquake that left a confirmed 15,850 dead and 3,287 missing. Yet out of the unimaginable tragedy of that day arose a story of grace and global compassion - a story of paper cranes.
San Francisco Earthquake [Video]
Monday morning, the San Francisco Bay Area was hit with an earthquake. Here's video of the earthquake that hit San Francisco during the 1989 World Series
Earthquake: Northern California Set for 'Big One' in 30 years
The U.S. Geological Survey suggested the Hayward Fault, which released a 4.0 magnitude earthquake on Monday, will rupture anew within in the next 30 years.
The Hunger Games and 10 Films You Won't Want to Miss This Year! [Trailers Included]
The Avengers: (May 4) Starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, and Scarlett Johansson, the film crams several superheros into one film! Well, it's every teenage boy's fantasy, chances are the film will be a worthy trip to the theater.
Mazda Seeks to Raise $1.67B In Share Offering
Mazda Motor Corp. set the price of an approximately $1.67 billion share offering at a discounted ¥124 per share, roughly $1.53, on Monday in the hopes that the money raised can help fund a return to profitableness for the struggling Japanese car manufacturer.
El Cerrito Earthquake 2012: City Struck by 4.0 Magnitude Tremor, Twitter Reactions
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 has struck just north of the city of El Cerrito, Calif.
Moderate Earthquake Jolts New Delhi and North India, No Casualties Reported
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the Indian capital Delhi and the nearby towns on Monday afternoon 1.11 pm (07:41GMT) local time.The tremors felt for more than 10 seconds had its epicenter in Bahadurgarh, a town that borders New Delhi and state of Haryana, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (MeT).
Quake Rocks North India, No Casualties Reported
A moderate earthquake felt across north India rocked buildings and sent office workers running into the streets in New Delhi at lunchtime on Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
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