Evacuation Zone Around Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Reduced
The government now will concentrate its cleanup effort around the devastated No. 1 nuclear reactor.
Deadly Nuclear Radiation Levels Detected In Fukushima
The reading of 11 sieverts per hour is considered to be the highest radiation level detected in the water inside the containment vessel and can kill a human being in 40 minutes of exposure.
Fukushima's High Nuclear Reactor Radiation A Problem For Melted Fuel
After six years since the tragic nuclear incident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a new investigation has identified melted fuel rods underneath, but the extreme high radiation levels have failed to take those out.
Six Years Later, Fukushima's Radiation Skyrockets
A look back at the Fukushima Daiichi disaster and Japan's effort to recover.
Fukushima's Radiation Levels Too Destructive Even For Robots
Experts said radiation inside the reactor had reached "unimaginable" levels.
Radiation At Fukushima Is At 'Unimaginable' Levels
The current radiation level is more than seven times greater than previously recorded highs.
Powerful Quake Hits Off Papua New Guinea
An earthquake measuring 7.9-magnitude struck 25 miles west of Panguna in Papua New Guinea, the United States Geological Survey said Sunday.
7.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Philippines
The quake, which had its epicenter in the Celebes Sea, was around 390 miles in depth.
Fiji Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning
The tremor struck 176 miles south of Fiji. No damage or casualties were initially reported.
7.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Papua New Guinea
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that hazardous tsunami waves are possible within the next three hours along some coasts in the South Pacific.
Pacific Ocean Islands Receive Tsunami Warnings
A tsunami warning was issued after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit 30 miles off the coast of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean Friday morning.
Indonesia Mobilizes Red Cross To Help Quake Victims
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Aceh Province Wednesday, killing at least 97 people.
Japan Met Withdraws Tsunami Warning, Cautions Of Future Quakes
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan on Tuesday morning local time, triggering a tsunami warning.
Magnitude 5.0 Quake Hits Tokyo, Eastern Japan
There was no danger of a tsunami and no immediate report of injuries or major damage.
Sri Lanka Floods Could Cost At Least $1.5B
The country’s worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami will cost a large amount of money, and the government urged foreign donors to help.
Death Toll At 77 After Ecuador Earthquake
Saturday’s magnitude-7.8 quake along the country’s Pacific coast was followed by 55 aftershocks.
Japan Begins Recovery After Deadly Quake
Thursday's magnitude-6.5 earthquake left at least nine dead and hundreds injured, and thousands without power.
Japan, 5 Years After Tsunami Sparked A Crisis
A moment of silence was observed across Japan to mark the fifth anniversary of the March 11 tsunami that devastated the country's northeast.
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Indonesia Earthquake Exposes Flaws In Disaster Management Program
During Wednesday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck 500 miles from Padang in West Sumatra province, none of the country's 22 tsunami warning buoys were working.
Taiwan Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 14
Damage caused by the magnitude-6.4 quake that struck the island nation Saturday included the collapse of a 17-story apartment building in the city of Tainan.
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Shakes Japan
The temblor rattled the Asian nation’s coast early Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Tsunami Warning Follows Japan Quake
A temblor occurred 99 miles from Makurazaki and 102 miles from Kaseda, with measurements estimated between magnitude 6.5 and 7.0
Aftershocks Reported In Chile
Santiago's airport was reportedly closed after a massive quake, which also prompted a tsunami warning for Hawaii and monitoring of the U.S. West Coast.
Quake Rattles Tokyo Area; No Tsunami Warning Issued
No major damage or injuries were immediately reported. Because of heavy rains in Japan, however, landslides could occur in some areas.
Volcano Rumbling Off Grenada, Authorities Issue Alert
Kick 'em Jenny, an undersea volcano near the north coast of the Caribbean country, is expected to erupt within 24 hours.
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