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In Tokyo rice shop, loyalty to a sacred staple

Fri, 17 May 2019 19:51:00 +0200

In Japan, rice isn’t just a grain. Over the centuries, it has served as a store of wealth; a mealtime staple, three times a day; and inspiration for paintings and poems. Today, it sits at the center of the most formidable agricultural lobby in the world, with an iron-willed policy to restrict foreign imports.

In Tokyo rice shop, loyalty to a sacred staple

Fri, 17 May 2019 19:35:00 +0200

Loyalty to rice, loyalty to customer. These are the driving motivations behind Koichi Ogawa’s tenacity as a Tokyo shopkeeper. “I’d be very sad if I had to close – I’ve grown up with this store,” Mr. Ogawa says of the Kinsei Ogawa rice shop, a trade that’s been in his family since the 1940s.

editorial A big earthquake near Vancouver is almost inevitable. Are we ready? May 14 Updated

Fri, 17 May 2019 04:26:00 +0200

Cars and people lie crushed under the slabs of a collapsed bridge. Nearby, boulders from a landslide have trapped vehicles and passengers. Emergency personnel pull bodies from the wreckage. That was the scene last Friday in Vancouver – staged as a test of the city’s preparedness for a real earthquake.

Two damaging tremors highlight the Philippines coast-to-coast earthquake problem - Temblor.net

Thu, 16 May 2019 21:52:00 +0200

By Chris Rollins, Ph.D., Michigan State University, and Ross S. Stein, Ph.D., Temblor, Inc. Two deadly and damaging quakes late last month were probably unrelated to each other. Citation: Rollins, C., Stein, R.S., (2019), Two damaging tremors highlight the Philippines’ coast-to-coast earthquake problem, Temblor, http://doi.

This Casino's Microgrid Might Be the Future of Energy

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:20:00 +0200

As the Fukushima disaster unfolded in Japan, the Blue Lake Rancheria, in Northern California, was dealing with its own crisis. Several miles inland and uphill from the Pacific Ocean, the 100 acres of tribal land had turned into a haven for roughly 3,000 coastal dwellers who were fleeing a feared tsunami from that same earthquake.

The Defiant One, Foot-in-Mouth Disease, Like a Virgin, Fashion Police and Mango Tango

Thu, 16 May 2019 11:58:00 +0200

In this week's news from Japan Today for April 12, 2019: Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn released a video message proclaiming his innocence via his lawyer that he recorded before he was arrested; the minister responsible for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has resigned after comments deemed insulting to....

Violent earthquake hits Papua New Guinea A powerful earthquake has struck an island chain off Papua New Guinea's north coast. A tsunami warning was briefly issued but later lifted. The extent of any damage was expected to become clear after sunrise.

Thu, 16 May 2019 04:52:00 +0200

A shallow, violent offshore quake hit Papua New Guinea's remote New Britain island late on Tuesday. The 7.5 magnitude quake initially triggered a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned that unusually large waves could reach Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia, however it later said the tsunami threat had passed.

Powerful quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:54:00 +0200

A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.

5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no casualties

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:51:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale rattled the north-east coast of Japan's on Wednesday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred at 2:34 am (local time) and occurred at a depth of 30 km. The JMA said that no tsunami warning was issued.

5.5 quake strikes off Japan Island

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:05:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck off the north-east coast of Japan's southern Amami-Oshima Island, the weather agency of Tokyo said Wednesday. No tsunami warning or advisory has been issued as a result of the offshore quake, Xinhua reported citing the agency.

5.5-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's southern Amami-Oshima Island: JMA

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:45:00 +0200

TOKYO, May 15 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck off the north-east coast of Japan's southern Amami-Oshima Island, the weather agency here said Wednesday. No tsunami warning or advisory has been issued as a result of the offshore quake, it said, According to the....

Powerful quake jolts Papua New Guinea island

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:27:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.

Editorial A big earthquake near Vancouver is almost inevitable. Are we ready?

Wed, 15 May 2019 03:47:00 +0200

Powerful quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Wed, 15 May 2019 02:03:00 +0200

A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11 p.m., local time, some 44 kilometers northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the said.

Violent earthquake hits Papua New Guinea A powerful earthquake has struck an island chain off Papua New Guinea's north coast. A tsunami warning was briefly issued but later lifted. The extent of any damage was expected to become clear after sunrise.

Tue, 14 May 2019 20:59:00 +0200

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea Island

Tue, 14 May 2019 20:53:00 +0200

Kokopo, Papua New Guinea: A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo....

Tsunami warning after strong quake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 20:49:00 +0200

A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.

Tsunami warning after strong quake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 18:35:00 +0200

Tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 18:08:00 +0200

The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said. "It was massive, absolutely massive. Very scary," Megan Martin, the managing director of the Ropopo Plantation resort in Kokopo, told AFP. "There does not appear to be any damage, but we are out checking.

7.5 magnitude quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Tue, 14 May 2019 18:00:00 +0200

Violent 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea sparking brief tsunami warning

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:55:00 +0200

A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late on Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1pm GMT), some 27 miles (44 kilometres) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.

7.5 magnitude quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:53:00 +0200

By AFP 23 mins ago in World A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday, knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of....

Tsunami warnings triggered after powerful M7.5 quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:53:00 +0200

Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Papua New Guinea; tsunami warning lifted. Reuters, Staff Report. CANBERRA - A shallow magnitude 7.

Powerful quake rattles residents on Papua New Guinea island

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:52:00 +0200

KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea: A violent 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck an island chain off the north coast of Papua New Guinea late Tuesday (May 14), knocking out power and sending residents fleeing for safety. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 km northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geological Survey said.

Tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:52:00 +0200

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre put the quake at a strength of 7.7. A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 1300 GMT, some 44km northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.

Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Papua New Guinea; tsunami warning lifted

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:33:00 +0200

Strong Earthquake Hits Near Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:31:00 +0200

Update as of 11 a.m. ET: The tsunami threat “has largely passed,” say officials. A tsunami warning was issued after a powerful, 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea. for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon islands, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. At about 11 a.

Tsunami alert issued after powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:50:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 has struck Papua New Guinea, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and the nearby Solomon Islands. The quake was centered 28 miles northeast of Kokopo and hit at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Tsunami possible after strong quake off Papua New Guinea; waves less than 0.3 meters high projected for Japan

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:47:00 +0200

HONG KONG - A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami. The shallow quake occurred around 11 p.m. local time, some 44 kilometers (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said.

Tsunami warning after strong quake off Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:45:00 +0200

A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering warnings of hazardous tsunami waves. The shallow quake occurred around 11pm (1300 GMT), some 44 kilometers northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the USGS said. "It was massive, absolutely massive.

Tsunami alert issued after powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:37:00 +0200

Reiwa: The Era of Beautiful Harmony between Japan and Bhutan

Mon, 13 May 2019 12:49:00 +0200

A scene of 30 years ago is vividly engraved in my memory. It was the scene of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, who attended the Imperial Funeral of Emperor Showa. His Majesty Wangchuck silently stood in the freezing rain of February 1989, without even an umbrella, offering his prayer.

China eyes earthquake warning and prediction technology

Mon, 13 May 2019 05:40:00 +0200

A depiction of one firemen and one soldier rescuing victims from the rubble exhibited at the Wenchuan Earthquake Museum. Photo: Li Hao/GT. China's earthquake early warning system is the "fastest in the world," Chinese seismologists asserted on Sunday, crediting high-technology and artificial intelligence to a delay of 6.

China eyes earthquake warning and prediction technology

Mon, 13 May 2019 02:53:00 +0200

China's earthquake early warning system is the "fastest in the world," Chinese seismologists asserted on Sunday, crediting high-technology and artificial intelligence to a delay of 6.2 seconds. "The average response time of the earthquake early warning system in China is 6.

China eyes earthquake warning and prediction technology

Sun, 12 May 2019 16:11:00 +0200

A depiction of one firemen and one soldier rescuing victims from the rubble exhibited at the Wenchuan Earthquake Museum. Photo: Li Hao/GT China's earthquake early warning system is the "fastest in the world," Chinese seismologists asserted on Sunday, crediting high-technology and artificial intelligence to a delay of 6.

Agriculture minister Takamori Yoshikawa calls on China, South Korea to lift food import bans

Sun, 12 May 2019 14:58:00 +0200

NIIGATA - Agriculture minister Takamori Yoshikawa on Sunday requested China and South Korea lift their import bans on food produced in Fukushima and some other prefectures. Yoshikawa made the request to his Chinese counterpart, Han Changfu, and South Korean Agriculture Minister Lee Gae-ho at bilateral meetings in the city of Niigata.

When no experts would help their kids, these mums built a lab of their own

Sat, 11 May 2019 23:14:00 +0200

They are testing everything — rice, vacuum cleaner dust, seafood, moss and soil — for toxic levels of radiation. But these lab workers are not typical scientists. They are ordinary mums who have built an extraordinary clinic. "Our purpose is to protect children's health and future," says lab director Kaori Suzuki.

When no experts would help their kids, these mums built a lab of their own

Sat, 11 May 2019 22:12:00 +0200

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Sat, 11 May 2019 06:18:00 +0200

TOKYO (REUTERS) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday (May 10) but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48am local time (7.

Revealed: Alfa-X, the world’s fastest bullet train – complete with a 72ft nose

Sat, 11 May 2019 04:20:00 +0200

I t is a futuristic shade of silver, has a super long nose stretching 72 feet - and is on track to become the world’s fastest bullet train. Japan, the birthplace of high-speed rail travel, has unveiled its latest new generation bullet train Alfa-X, which will be able to travel at top speeds of 224 mph.

Twin Quakes Strike Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Fri, 10 May 2019 23:18:00 +0200

Two earthquakes measuring 5.6 and 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The first quake of magnitude 5.6 took place at 10:43 pm (UTC) or 7:43 am (JST) and hit a depth of 35 km, according to USGS.

M6.3 quake jolts southern Japan; no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 15:48:00 +0200

Tokyo, May 10 (Petra)-- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The earthquake disrupted some local transportation networks, authorities said.

Share Japan's knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:04:00 +0200

As humanity is faced with an unending series of catastrophic disasters around the world, it has become even more important for Japan to share its knowledge and skills internationally. Japan has accumulated a wide range of specialized knowledge that can be useful in preparing for future disasters,....

Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 12:36:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) — A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has shaken part of southwestern Japan but appeared to cause no damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning though it said there might be slight sea level changes. The quake Friday morning struck just outside Miyazaki, a city of 400,000 people that’s the capital of Miyazaki prefecture.

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami threat

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:24:00 +0200

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but Japanese authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 8:48 am (2348 GMT Thursday) in Pacific waters nearly 40 kilometres (25 miles) east-southeast of Miyazaki city at a depth of 24 km, according to the agency.

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:16:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, reports citing to Reuters The quake struck at 8.48 a.m.

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:15:00 +0200

NNA - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48 a.m. local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its....

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts Japan

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:51:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48am local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its epicenter off the....

world Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage By Associated Press, 05/10/2019

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:11:00 +0200

Strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, no tsunami threat

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:02:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but Japanese authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 8:48 am (2348 GMT Thursday) in Pacific waters nearly 40 kilometres (25 miles) east-southeast of Miyazaki city at a depth of 24 km, according to the agency.

Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 07:27:00 +0200

Japan Meteorological Agency earthquake expert Masaki Nakamura speaks about an earthquake hitting southwestern Japan at the agency in Tokyo on Friday. (Kyodo Photo via AP) TOKYO: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has shaken part of southwestern Japan but appeared to cause no damage. The quake struck at 8.48am local time (6.

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

Fri, 10 May 2019 07:04:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off the coast of Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture, the weather agency here said Friday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor's epicenter was located at a latitude of 31.8 degrees north and longitude of 132.

6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts southern Japan

Fri, 10 May 2019 06:30:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency has said. But no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at 8:48am local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its epicenter....

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:25:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48 a.m. local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its epicenter off....

Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:16:00 +0200

TOKYO A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has shaken part of southwestern Japan but appeared to cause no damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning though it said there might be slight sea level changes. The quake Friday morning struck just outside Miyazaki, a city of 400,000 people that’s the capital of Miyazaki prefecture.

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:12:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48 a.m. local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its epicentre off....

6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:11:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48 am local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its epicenter off....

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Fri, 10 May 2019 04:52:00 +0200

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Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:49:00 +0200

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami threat

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:41:00 +0200

Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:35:00 +0200

TOKYO. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has shaken part of southwestern Japan but appeared to cause no damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning though it said there might be slight sea level changes. The quake Friday morning struck just outside Miyazaki, a city of 400,000 people that's the capital of Miyazaki prefecture.

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami threat

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:27:00 +0200

TOKYO, May 10, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but Japanese authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 8:48 am (2348 GMT Thursday) in Pacific waters nearly 40 kilometres (25 miles) east-southeast of....

Twin quakes jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:15:00 +0200

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:11:00 +0200

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:55:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48 a.m. local time (2348 GMT Thursday), with its epicenter off....

Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:50:00 +0200

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:44:00 +0200

. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, reports citing The quake struck at 8.48 a.m.

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, No Tsunami Threat

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:40:00 +0200

Tokyo, Japan: A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but Japanese authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The earthquake struck at 8:48 am (2348 GMT Thursday) in Pacific waters nearly 40 kilometres (25 miles) east-southeast of Miyazaki city at a depth of 24 km, according to the agency.

Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:39:00 +0200

but appeared to cause no damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning though it said there might be slight sea level changes. The quake Friday morning struck just outside Miyazaki, a city of 400,000 people that's the capital of Miyazaki prefecture. The agency reported no damage. The epicenter was 23 kilometers (14 miles) deep.

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake jolts southern Japan, authorities say no tsunami threat

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:32:00 +0200

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan today but no tsunami warning was issued. — Reuters pic. TOKYO, May 10 ― A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan today, the US Geological Survey said, but Japanese authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 8.

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude strikes off Japanese coast

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:22:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has hit off the coast of southern Japan. No tsunami warning has been issued and there are no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck the coast of Japan. Source: USGS The quake struck at 8.

Japan-earthquake

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:07:00 +0200

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami threat Tokyo, May 10, 2019 (AFP) - A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but Japanese authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The quake struck at 8:48 am (2348 GMT Thursday) in....

REUTERS - RPT-Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:07:00 +0200

RPT-Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning. (Repeats to attach to alerts, no change to text) May 10 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts Japan's Kyushu, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:06:00 +0200

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:57:00 +0200

Jakarta (The Star) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) put the magnitude of the quake at 6.

M6.3 quake jolts southern Japan; no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:46:00 +0200

May 10 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48 a.m.

Earthquake felt off the coast of southern Japan

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:45:00 +0200

. An earthquake measuring 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday morning (local time). No tsunami warning has been issued and there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

FLASH: 6.4 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS OFF KYUSHU, JAPAN -- USGS

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:38:00 +0200

. FLASH: 6.4 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS OFF KYUSHU, JAPAN -- USGS.

REUTERS - Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:33:00 +0200

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami warning. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. May 10 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Earthquake jolts southern Japan

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:20:00 +0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 8.48am local time (9.48am AEST) on Friday, with its epicentre off the coast....

Researcher Says Earth’s Crust Might Be Peeling in Two Off Coast of Portugal

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:34:00 +0200

Scientists have discovered that a tectonic plate off Portugal ’s coast might be shearing into two layers. In 1969, an earthquake in the location spawned a tsunami, and 200 years before that, an 8.7 magnitude quake struck the area, destroying the capital city of Lisbon and killing 100,000 people,....

In graying Japan, pet hoarding proving to be a pesky problem

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:59:00 +0200

Japan’s graying population has caused local governments to struggle to cope with the burgeoning problem of animal hoarding among seniors who are suffering from dementia or worsening chronic diseases. According to officials, homes are becoming overrun with urine and feces from pet dogs and cats,....

State-of-the-art damper system at The Seasons

Mon, 06 May 2019 19:32:00 +0200

AFTER the recent earthquake in various parts of the country, there has been renewed focus on whether or not buildings can withstand the so-called “Big One.” The Philippines should look to Japan, where buildings and infrastructure are adapted to withstand natural disasters, as a model.

Japanese health ministry to urge hospitals to enhance disaster preparedness

Sun, 05 May 2019 15:42:00 +0200

The health ministry will urge all of the nation’s hospitals designated as disaster response medical centers to stock enough fuel to run their power generators for at least three days by March 2021, people close to the matter said Sunday. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will also ask those....

Magnitude 5.8 quake strikes off Japan's Hokkaido

Sun, 05 May 2019 12:33:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan early on Sunday morning local time, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in the sea off the coastal city of Nemuro on the far eastern tip of the northern island of Hokkaido.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan, no tsunami warning - USGS

Sun, 05 May 2019 04:35:00 +0200

(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido early on Sunday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in the sea off the coastal city of Nemuro on the far eastern tip of the northern island of Hokkaido.

newsinfo An unknown fault strikes Luzon May 05, 2019

Sun, 05 May 2019 04:30:00 +0200

As the de facto person in charge, I reported the count to the group and then signaled that it was safe for us to return to our workplaces; at the same time, I instructed them to check on their rooms and pay particular attention to structural damage. Before going back in, I heard a student comment that our earthquake drills had paid off.

M5.8 quake strikes off northeast Japan; no tsunami warning

Sun, 05 May 2019 00:13:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in the sea off the coastal city of Nemuro on the far eastern tip of the northern island of Hokkaido.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan

Sat, 04 May 2019 21:27:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido early on Sunday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, reports citing The epicenter of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in the sea off the coastal city of Nemuro on the far eastern tip of the northern island of Hokkaido.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan, no tsunami warning: USGS

Sat, 04 May 2019 21:22:00 +0200

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido early on Sunday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in the sea off the coastal city of Nemuro on the far eastern tip of the northern island of Hokkaido.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan, no tsunami warning - USGS

Sat, 04 May 2019 21:06:00 +0200

5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan, No Tsunami Warning

Sat, 04 May 2019 20:46:00 +0200

The epicentre of the earthquake was 59 km below the surface. (Representational) A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido early on Sunday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in....

REUTERS - Quake strikes off northeast Japan, no tsunami warning - USGS

Sat, 04 May 2019 20:08:00 +0200

Quake strikes off northeast Japan, no tsunami warning - USGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. May 5 (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido early on Sunday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Japan earthquake: Large 5.8 magnitude earthquake STRIKES off coast of Hokkaido

Sat, 04 May 2019 19:51:00 +0200

The tremor hit at 5.40pm BST on Saturday (1.40am on Sunday local time) in Nemuro, a city and port located in the Nemuro Subprefecture on the island of Hokkaido, the USGS said. It is yet not known whether the earthquake caused any damage to people or infrastructure.

Quake strikes off northeast Japan, no tsunami warning - USGS

Sat, 04 May 2019 19:46:00 +0200

May 5 (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido early on Sunday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake was 59 km below the surface, the USGS said, in the sea off the coastal city of Nemuro on the far eastern tip of the northern island of Hokkaido.

Deep into Japanese Suburbs

Sat, 04 May 2019 04:09:00 +0200

What effect did this have? C.A.B.: Unlike Tokyo, Paris had ‘La Zone’, a strip of land surrounding the capital, where construction was banned. Although nothing could be built there, it ended up being occupied by allotments. When provincials came to Paris en masse in the hope of finding work,....

Science paper retracted in seismic fraud case

Fri, 03 May 2019 01:44:00 +0200

Twitter: @JohnRoss49 A simmering volcano in disaster-weary Japan has unleashed a spout of academic misery, generating multiple misconduct scandals and blowing the lid on a little-recognised arena of research fabrication. The journal Science has retracted a November 2016 paper which suggested that a....

The earthquake that shakes the junta

Thu, 02 May 2019 19:08:00 +0200

From Naewna, April 18, 2016 Caption: The earthquake has already started shaking in Thailand!! [The man in the cartoon is PM Prayuth. Refers to the draft constitution referndum. While the junta is trying to encourage people to accept this draft, many groups called for a vote ‘no’ at the referendum in....

Posts by Masumi Koizumi

Wed, 01 May 2019 12:37:00 +0200

May 1, 2019 As Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, people on the streets of Japan expressed hope that the new emperor will continue the legacy shaped by his father and that the new era would maintain the peace seen during the Heisei Era. Hundreds ...

Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era

Wed, 01 May 2019 04:23:00 +0200

apanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. "Today, I am concluding my duties as the emperor," Akihito said as he stood in front of the throne, as other....

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 07:19:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 selon l'institut de géophysique américain USGS s'est produit vendredi matin au large de la préfecture de Miyazaki, dans le sud-ouest du Japon, les autorités écartant tout risque de tsunami. Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l'ensemble de la préfecture de....

Japon : séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:30:00 +0200

Le sud-ouest du Japon secoué par une série de séismes

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:28:00 +0200

La préfecture japonaise de Miyazaki, sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Kyushu (sud-ouest), a été secouée vendredi matin par une série de séismes, mais aucun avertissement ou avis de tsunami n'a été émis à la suite du tremblement de terre, selon l'agence météorologique du Japon (JMA).

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:14:00 +0200

(Belga) Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 selon l'institut de géophysique américain USGS s'est produit vendredi matin au large de la préfecture de Miyazaki, dans le sud-ouest du Japon, les autorités écartant tout risque de tsunami. Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l'ensemble de la préfecture....

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:52:00 +0200

Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l'ensemble de la préfecture de Miyazaki et une partie des régions voisines, mais aucun tsunami n'est redouté, a précisé l'Agence de météorologie japonaise qui a également évalué la magnitude à 6,3. Une conférence de presse des spécialistes de cet....

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:40:00 +0200

Japon: séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l’ouest, pas de risque de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:29:00 +0200

Un séisme de magnitude 6,3 selon l’institut de géophysique américain USGS s’est produit vendredi matin au large de la préfecture de Miyazaki, dans le sud-ouest du Japon, les autorités écartant tout risque de tsunami. Les secousses ont été nettement ressenties dans l’ensemble de la préfecture de....

Séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest du Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:13:00 +0200

Séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest du Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:03:00 +0200

Séisme de magnitude 6,3 dans l'ouest du Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:49:00 +0200

Nouvelle ère impériale au Japon : un événement suivi jusqu'en...

Wed, 08 May 2019 01:26:00 +0200

Depuis le 30 avril, un nouveau chapitre s'ouvre au Pays du soleil levant. Après l'abdication de l'empereur Akihito, son fils Naru Hito reprend le flambeau. En Nouvelle-Calédonie, cet évènement a été suivi de près par les ressortissants de la communauté japonaise.

Akihito et Michiko: révolution douce au Palais impérial du Japon

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:37:00 +0200

Sa façon d'être, ses visites aux victimes de catastrophes naturelles au bras de Michiko, ont pu contrarier les traditionalistes de droite, pour lesquels son rôle devrait se confiner strictement à la prière et à l'exécution d'une multitude de rites au rythme des saisons, mais elles lui ont attiré le respect et l'affection du grand public.

Aucune alerte au tsunami après le séisme de magnitude 5,6 à Hokkaido, dans le nord du Japon

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:12:00 +0200

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 5,6 a touché dimanche la préfecture la plus au nord du Japon, dans l'île d'Hokkaido, a annoncé l'Agence météorologique japonaise (JMA). Selon JMA, le tremblement de terre, qui a eu lieu à 2h25 du matin heure locale, était centré sur la région de....

URGENT Japon : un séisme de magnitude 5,6 touche la préfecture d'Hokkaido

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:56:00 +0200

Un séisme d'une magnitude préliminaire de 5,6 a touché dimanche la préfecture d'Hokkaido, a annoncé l'Agence météorologique japonaise (JMA). Selon JMA, le tremblement de terre, qui a eu lieu à 2h25 du matin heure locale, était centré sur la région de Tokachi-chiho Nambu, dans la préfecture la plus....

Se registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en Japón

Wed, 15 May 2019 15:21:00 +0200

TOKIO, Japón. (Xinhua) – Un terremoto de magnitud 5.5 en la escala de Richter sacudió este miércoles la costa nororiental de la isla Amami-Oshima , en la prefectura japonesa de Okinawa , informó la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón (JMA). La fuente señaló que no se ha emitido un aviso o alarma de tsunami como resultado del movimiento telúrico.

Desciende el número de matriculaciones escolares en Japón tras el terremoto y tsunami registrado en 2011

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:58:00 +0200

El número de niños en edad escolar en las zonas afectadas por el terremoto y el tsunami de 2011 en la provincia de Miyagi, en el noroeste de Japón, ha descendido en un 30 por ciento según una encuesta realizada por el diario NHK. En esta localidad, 61 colegios de 11 ciudades diferentes sufrieron daños por el tsunami.

Desciende el número de matriculaciones escolares en Japón tras el terremoto y tsunami registrado en 2011

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:37:00 +0200

Desciende el número de matriculaciones escolares en Japón tras el terremoto y tsunami registrado en 2011

Sun, 12 May 2019 08:56:00 +0200

MADRID, 12 May. (EUROPA PRESS) - El número de niños en edad escolar en las zonas afectadas por el terremoto y el tsunami de 2011 en la provincia de Miyagi, en el noroeste de Japón, ha descendido en un 30 por ciento según una encuesta realizada por el diario NHK.

Desciende el número de matriculaciones escolares en Japón tras el terremoto y tsunami registrado en 2011

Sun, 12 May 2019 07:25:00 +0200

En esta localidad, 61 colegios de 11 ciudades diferentes sufrieron daños por el tsunami. Ocho años y dos meses después la mayoría de estos colegios han sido reconstruidos. En mayo de 2018 las cifras de escolares matriculados en estas escuelas era de 11.571; un 30 por ciento menos en comparación con los 16.

El científico que se inventó un volcán «milagroso» y engañó a la revista «Science»

Sat, 11 May 2019 02:35:00 +0200

La revista «Science» se ha visto obligada a retirar un estudio elaborado por el profesor de la Universidad de Kyoto (Japón) Aiming Lin por encontrar datos falsificados e imágenes manipuladas y plagiadas. El estudio en cuestión, publicado en 2016, trataba de analizar un terremoto que golpeó a la prefectura de Kumamoto -al sur del país nipón-.

El científico japonés que explicó la forma en que se detuvo un terremoto (pero era mentira)

Fri, 10 May 2019 19:39:00 +0200

Un científico japonés presentó un estudio que mostraba cómo un destructivo terremoto en la localidad de Kumamoto, en Japón se frenó en seco gracias a una cámara de magma situada bajo el Monte Aso, un volcán cercano Poco tiempo después, la revista Science que publicó el presunto "milagro", se tuvo que retractar.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 19:05:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió este viernes el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

El científico que se inventó un milagro

Fri, 10 May 2019 11:54:00 +0200

Hay días en los que las ciudades abandonan su rutina de siglos y, en unos pocos minutos, se convierten en el infierno. A Kumamoto, una localidad de unos 740.000 habitantes en el sur de Japón, le ocurrió el 16 de abril de 2016. La tierra, de repente, empezó a temblar.

El científico que se inventó un milagro

Fri, 10 May 2019 11:47:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude Japón sin provocar daños ni heridos

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:12:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude Japón sin provocar daños ni heridos

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:04:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:38:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Richter sacudió hoy (9 de mayo del 2019) el sudoeste de Japón , sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 08:48 hora local (23:48 GMT del....

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:55:00 +0200

Tokio, Japón. Un terremoto de 6.3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude Japón sin provocar daños ni heridos

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:51:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:33:00 +0200

EL NUEVO DIARIO, Tokio.- Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió este jueves el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:33:00 +0200

(Caracas, 09 de mayo. Noticias24) .- Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón , sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Sismo de 6.3 grados sacude Japón; descartan tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:13:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón , sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón - El Nuevo Diario

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:58:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Impresionantes imágenes del sismo de 6.3 grados en Japón

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:51:00 +0200

Hoy se registró en Japón un terremoto de 6.3 grados en la escala abierta de Richter, aunque las autoridades no activaron la alerta de tsunami 09/05/2019 20:37 Redacción. Hoy se registró en Japón un terremoto de 6.3 grados en la escala abierta de Richter. Foto: Captura de pantalla. JAPÓN. Hoy se registró en Japón un terremoto de 6.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:36:00 +0200

Tokio, 10 may (EFE).- Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:33:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:32:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Sismo de 6.3 sacude Japón; descartan alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:16:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6.3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El sismo se registró a las 8:48 hora local (23:48 GMT del jueves) a unos 20 kilómetros....

JAPÓN TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de 6,3 grados sacude el sudoeste de Japón, sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:07:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón, sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

Fuerte terremoto de 6.3 sacude Japón; sin alerta de Tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 03:06:00 +0200

TOKIO, JAPÓN. Un terremoto de 6.3 grados en la escala abierta de Ritcher sacudió hoy el sudoeste de Japón , sin que las autoridades del país activaran la alerta de tsunami ni hayan informado de daños significativos en la zona. El seísmo se registró a las 8.48 hora local (23.

5 claves de la primera abdicación de un emperador en Japón en 200 años

Wed, 01 May 2019 05:09:00 +0200

A los 85 años, se le ha otorgado un permiso legal para abdicar después de decir que se sentía incapaz de cumplir su función debido a su estado de salud y su avanzada edad. Su hijo, el príncipe heredero Naruhito, ascenderá al trono del Crisantemo el miércoles 1 de mayo, dando comienzo a una nueva era.

El meritorio silencio del emperador Aunque estuvo más tiempo del esperado en el cargo, el emperador Akihito supo ocupar su puesto con dignidad. Su abdicación es ahora el fin de una era no solo para Japón, opina Alexander Freund.

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:34:00 +0200

Tras un periodo de 30 años, la ceremonia fue corta y digna. Toda una era llegó a su fin. Podría sonar conmovedor pero, en el caso del emperador Akihito, su abdicación supone realmente un gran cambio no solo para Japón, sino también para sus antaño rivales de guerra, con quienes todavía no ha existido una reconciliación real.

Abdicación de Akihito: 5 claves del cambio de emperador en Japón

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:41:00 +0200

Japón: 5 claves abdicación del emperador Akihito

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:58:00 +0200

El emperador en Japón no tiene poder político, pero es un importante símbolo de la unidad nacional. Al contrario que sus predecesores, Akihito será recordado por su proximidad con el pueblo japonés. Durante su reinado ha mostrado gran empatía por las personas enfermas y los que han sido víctimas de....

Abdicación de Akihito: 5 claves de la primera abdicación de un emperador en Japón en 200 años

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:50:00 +0200

Abdicación de Akihito: 5 claves de la primer abdicación de un emperador en Japón en 200 años

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:03:00 +0200

5 claves del cambio de emperador en Japón

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:33:00 +0200

Japón cierra la era Heisei

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:01:00 +0200

Akihito dejará hoy el trono en manos de su hijo. TOKIO (Notimex).— Luego de tres décadas de la era Heisei (consiguiendo la paz), el emperador Akihito de Japón abandonará el cargo hoy, a los 85 años, que lo convierte en el primero en abdicar en dos siglos al considerar que su edad y su salud merman....

La abdicación del emperador Akihito marca el fin de una era en Japón

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:56:00 +0200

El emperador Akihito se ha convertido este martes en el primero en renunciar al Trono del Crisantemo en 200 años y lo ha hecho en una ceremonia en la que ha aprovechado para dar las gracias a los japoneses por su apoyo en estos 30 años de reinado. "Hoy termino mi cargo como emperador", ha señalado....

Abdicación de Akihito: el emperador que dejó los "pecados" de su padre y humanizó el trono de Japón

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:25:00 +0200

De lo que se hablaba, en gran parte del mundo, era de Japón como la nueva "superpotencia" Pero un año después de su reinado, la calamidad golpeó al país. La burbuja de activos estalló y el mercado de valores de Tokio se derrumbó, perdiendo el 35% de su valor.

Akihito de Japón, el emperador que curó las heridas de la II Guerra Mundial

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0200

El emperador Akihito de Japón ascendió al “Trono del Crisantemo” tras la muerte de su padre, Hirohito, en enero de 1989, y abdica el 30 de abril de 2019, tras 30 años de reinado. De esta forma se convierte en el primer monarca en abdicar desde que lo hiciera en 1817 el emperador Kokaku.

Akihito, primer emperador japonés en abdicar en dos siglos

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 22:06:00 +0200

Japón.- Luego de tres décadas de la era Heisei (consiguiendo la paz), el emperador Akihito de Japón abandonará el cargo este martes, a los 85 años, que lo convierte en el primero en abdicar en dos siglos al considerar que su edad y su salud merman sus habilidades para desempeñar sus actividades oficiales.

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 21:30:00 +0200

Luego de tres décadas de la era Heisei (consiguiendo la paz), el emperador Akihito de Japón abandonará el cargo este martes, a los 85 años, que lo convierte en el primero en abdicar en dos siglos al considerar que su edad y su salud merman sus habilidades para desempeñar sus actividades oficiales.

La abdicación del emperador Akihito marca el fin de una época en Japón

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:53:00 +0200

TOKIO. El emperado Akihito abandonará el Trono del Crisantemo, al que ascendió tras la muerte de su padre el emperador Hirohito en enero de 1989, el 30 de abril, convirtiéndose así en el primer monarca en abdicar desde que lo hiciera en 1817 el emperador Kokaku.

La abdicación del emperador Akihito marca el fin de una época en Japón

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:31:00 +0200

Tokio, 28 Abr. (DPA/EP).- El emperador Akihito abandonará el Trono del Crisantemo, al que ascendió tras la muerte de su padre el emperador Hirohito en enero de 1989, el 30 de abril, convirtiéndose así en el primer monarca en abdicar desde que lo hiciera en 1817 el emperador Kokaku.

La abdicación del emperador Akihito marca el fin de una época en Japón

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:23:00 +0200

El emperador Akihito abandonará el Trono del Crisantemo , al que ascendió tras la muerte de su padre el emperador Hirohito en enero de 1989, el 30 de abril, convirtiéndose así en el primer monarca en abdicar desde que lo hiciera en 1817 el emperador Kokaku.

Emperador Akihito, el rebelde pacifista

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:37:00 +0200

Akihito rompió con muchas tradiciones que seguían vigentes durante el tiempo del emperador Hirohito, quien, tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, lanzó la Declaración Mundial de la Humanidad. Ese gesto significó abandonar públicamente su rol de representación de los dioses y se convirtió en un símbolo de unidad para todos los japoneses.

Emperador Akihito. El rebelde pacifista

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:40:00 +0200

Cercano a la gente, a su pueblo y no como la representación de una deidad, quizá así será recordado el tiempo del emperador Akihito en el trono, quien abdicará el próximo 30 de abril en nombre de su hijo: el príncipe Naruhito. Akihito rompió con muchas tradiciones que seguían vigentes durante el....

La abdicación del emperador Akihito marca el fin de una época en Japón

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:35:00 +0200

Primer soberano en renunciar en 200 años, durante su reinado ha tratado de cerrar las heridas dejadas por la Segunda Guerra Mundial. El emperado Akihito abandonará el Trono del Crisantemo, al que ascendió tras la muerte de su padre el emperador Hirohito en enero de 1989, el 30 de abril,....

La abdicación del emperador Akihito marca el fin de una época en Japón

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:04:00 +0200

Primer soberano en renunciar en 200 años, durante su reinado ha tratado de cerrar las heridas dejadas por la Segunda Guerra Mundial. TOKIO, 28 Abr. (DPA/EP) - El emperado Akihito abandonará el Trono del Crisantemo, al que ascendió tras la muerte de su padre el emperador Hirohito en enero de 1989, el....

Japón y un histórico relevo imperial

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:08:00 +0200

Con la llegada del nuevo emperador al trono del Crisantemo el próximo miércoles (1° de mayo), Japón da comienzo a una nueva era, estrena calendario y perpetúa una dinastía más antigua que los primeros emperadores romanos. El ascenso imperial en Japón suele estar ensombrecido por el luto, ya que el emperador asume su cargo cuando su padre fallece.

La era de Akihito, una época de paz salpicada por los desastres naturales

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:01:00 +0200

La era de Akihito de Japón llegará a su fin el 30 de abril, cuando el emperador abdicará en su primogénito tras tres décadas en el trono marcadas por su discreción y la modernización del país, y salpicadas por desastres naturales. Nacido el 23 de diciembre de 1933, Akihito fue nombrado emperador el....

OIEA prepara países para emergencias nucleares

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:08:00 +0200

En la tarde del 11 de marzo del año 2011 un fuerte terremoto, de magnitud 9.0, estremeció la zona noreste de Japón, el cual, por tener epicentro marino, e hipocentro de poca profundidad, generó un poderoso tsunami cuyas olas alcanzaron elevaciones variables entre 10 y 40 metros de altura, con....

Sendai (2015-2030) : Maurice a du pain sur la planche

Wed, 15 May 2019 19:38:00 +0200

Dans la grande salle de conférences de Genève, il y a une liste de pays qui ont accompli les objectifs fixés par la conférence de Sendai, tenue au Japon en 2015. Ce n’est pas une surprise : Maurice ne figure pas – encore – parmi les pays qui ont compris l’urgence de s’aligner sur les mœurs mondiales....

Tsunami warning after strong quake off Papua New Guinea; threat to Japan under evaluation

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:02:00 +0200

Mob attacks on Muslim communities in Sri Lanka's northwest have left one person dead and dozens of shops and mosques destroyed, a government minister said Tuesday, as communal violence worsened ... At a meeting with victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings, U.N.

S'habituer au Japon

Fri, 10 May 2019 12:52:00 +0200

A Noël dernier, c’est la première fois en huit ans que nous avons pu envoyer et recevoir des cartes de vœux. Nous avons enfin une vraie adresse et un service postal qui fonctionne. Évidemment, toute expatriation comporte son lot de peines, et quitter Beyrouth après cinq années n’a pas été facile.

Sismo de magnitud 6,3 sacude Japón

Fri, 10 May 2019 06:57:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,3, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), tuvo lugar frente a las costas de la prefectura de Miyazaki, en el suroeste de Japón, pero las autoridades descartaron un riesgo de tsunami. El temblor se produjo a las 18H48 (hora de Ecuador) en aguas del Pacífico, a....

Temblor de tierra de magnitud 6,3 afecta a Japón

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:16:00 +0200

La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón no emitió avisos de tsunami. Un sismo de magnitud 6,3 se registró el viernes cerca de Miyazaki, en el suroeste de Japón, pero aparentemente no causó daños. La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón no emitió avisos de tsunami, aunque sí dijo que podría haber ligeros cambios en el nivel del mar.

Sismo de magnitud 6,3 se registró en Japón, sin riesgo de tsunami

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:21:00 +0200

09 de mayo de 2019 09:34 PM | Actualizado el 09 de mayo de 2019 21:46 PM Un sismo de magnitud 6,3, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), tuvo lugar la mañana del viernes frente a las costas de la prefectura de Miyazaki, en el sudoeste de Japón, pero las autoridades descartaron un riesgo de tsunami.

Survey of seismologists finds they think 99% of Pacific mega-quake predictions will likely prove wrong

Sun, 19 May 2019 17:14:00 +0200

Japanese seismologists believe that nearly 99 percent of their predictions related to massive earthquakes in the Pacific off central and western Japan are likely to prove wrong, a survey conducted by Kansai University showed Sunday. While the government estimates there is a 70 to 80 percent chance....

99% of Pacific megaquake predictions likely to prove wrong: survey

Mon, 20 May 2019 00:48:00 +0200

Earth Manual Project: a creative way to learn disaster readiness

Mon, 20 May 2019 14:57:00 +0200

Through its adorable designs and smart concepts, the Earth Manual Project exhibition draws the public’s interest to learn about disaster readiness. Situated on the Ring of Fire, Indonesia is no stranger to earthquakes, with major disasters recorded all over the archipelago throughout history.

Impactante registro: así avanzó por el mundo el tsunami tras devastador mega terremoto de Valdivia

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:55:00 +0200

Este lunes se cumplen 59 años del mayor terremoto en la historia del mundo: el de 9,5 que afectó a Valdivia el 22 de mayo de 1960. El sismo de mayor intensidad trajo consigo un tsunami para las costas nacionales y la erupción del volcán Puyehue. Además, provocó también un maremoto en Japón y Hawái.

New research takes the pulse of the Hikurangi subduction zone

Tue, 21 May 2019 02:02:00 +0200

A new study has given scientists a better understanding of the way plate tectonic stresses build up and are dissipated on the Hikurangi subduction zone, east of the North Island. This will help to bring science a step closer to being able to forecast the likelihood of damaging earthquakes and tsunamis on this major fault.

What Sri Lanka has to teach the world

Tue, 21 May 2019 04:59:00 +0200

BY ROBERT D. ELDRIDGE. Courtesy The Japan Times KYOTO – On Easter Sunday in April, the world was shocked to witness the horrific terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, which struck two international hotels and several Christian churches around the country. The premeditated, planned, and well-coordinated....

Earth Manual Project a creative way to learn disaster readiness

Tue, 21 May 2019 07:15:00 +0200

Of days gone by: The Lost Homes project is meant to instill empathy while easing the survivors’ healing process.Through its adorable designs and smart concepts, the Earth Manual Project exhibition draws the public’s interest to learn about disaster readiness.

Sustainability, Vol. 11, Pages 2878: Walkability and Resilience: A Qualitative Approach to Design for Risk Reduction

Tue, 21 May 2019 08:33:00 +0200

Abstract Quality of life and well-being are hardly ever an issue when life itself is at stake. The advantages of high-quality walkable streets and public spaces are underestimated when larger problems need to be addressed first and seemingly more serious solutions need to be applied.

Tepco cautioned about employing foreign workers at Fukushima nuclear plant under new visa system

Tue, 21 May 2019 09:23:00 +0200

The government on Tuesday urged the operator of the disaster-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant to carefully examine the firm’s plan to have non-Japanese work at the complex under a new visa program, citing difficulties in managing long-term health risks.

Breakthrough brings scientists closer to a forecast for the next big quake off the Hawke's Bay coast

Wed, 22 May 2019 00:44:00 +0200

The Hikurangi plate boundary is where the Pacific tectonic plate subducts the Australian tectonic plate and is what scientists call a subduction zone. Subduction zones are a type of fault and are responsible for the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis in the world.