Imagine this; you're enjoying your weekend off, lounging on the couch and watching TV, and an earthquake strikes. If you are unfortunate and the quake is large enough, then there's a high chance that the strong tremors can dismantle your door frames and trap you inside. Worst case scenario, you'll be stuck inside your room after such a deadly earthquake. Even if you manage to … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Creates Creative Solution For Doors To Withstand Strong Tremors
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6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kyushu And Injures 13
A magnitude of 6.6 struck the southwestern part of Japan on Sunday morning, causing injuries to 13 people, officials and local media reported. The Tsunami warning came along with the quake after the sensors measured the epicenter of about 45 kilometers below sea level, some distance away from Kyushu island. The earthquake arrived at a little past midnight, about 1:08 am in the … [Read more...] about 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kyushu And Injures 13
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ogasawara Islands On Tuesday
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck an isolated Japanese island in the Pacific early on Tuesday; however, the tsunami warning was not issued, authorities declared. The underwater quake that measured 43.4 km (27.0 miles) in-depth struck around the time of 3:02 at near Bonin Islands, locally known as Ogasawara Islands or Chichijima islands, the United States Geological Survey … [Read more...] about 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ogasawara Islands On Tuesday