What’s long and fast, and can run if there’s an earthquake? Japan’s newest bullet train — RT World News

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:53:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

Japan has launched a speed-record-breaking new Shinkansen, or bullet train. Not only is it convenient than previous models, however it can also run without external power during an emergency, albeit only for a quick distance. The N700S could be the latest incarnation of Japan’s famous bullet train,....

Japan debuts new bullet train that can run during an earthquake

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 05:13:00 +0200newstalkzb (en)

Japan 's latest record-breaking bullet train doesn't only run faster and smoother -- it's also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake. The N700S -- the 'S' stands for 'Supreme' -- entered into service July 1 and serves the Tokaido Shinkansen line, which links Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka.

Wireless carriers start disaster info service for foreign tourists

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:31:00 +0200japantoday (en)

Major Japan ese wireless carriers recently launched a service to provide foreign tourists with disaster relief information via mobile phone short message service in the event of an earthquake or typhoon. Three mobile phone service operators -- NTT Docomo Inc, KDDI Corp and SoftBank Corp -- began the....

Japan's wireless carriers start disaster info service for foreign tourists

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 07:45:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

Major Japan ese wireless carriers recently launched a service to provide foreign tourists with disaster relief information via mobile phone short message service in the event of an earthquake or typhoon. Three mobile phone service operators -- NTT Docomo Inc., KDDI Corp. and SoftBank Corp.

$25.2 Billion Worldwide Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Industry to 2025 - Featuring Bauroc, Wehrhahn & Mepcrete Among Others

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:31:00 +0200finanzen-at (en)

DUBLIN July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market by Element (Blocks, Beams & Lintels, Cladding Panels, Wall Panels, Roof Panels, Floor Elements), End-use Industry (Residential, Non-Residential), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.

$25.2 Billion Worldwide Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Industry to 2025 - Featuring Bauroc, Wehrhahn & Mepcrete Among Others

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Research and Markets Logo. The global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market size is projected to grow from USD 18.8 billion in 2020 to USD 25.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.0%, between 2020 and 2025. The major driving factors include the increasing urbanization & industrialization, growth in....

$25.2 Billion Worldwide Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Industry to 2025 - Featuring Bauroc, Wehrhahn & Mepcrete Among Others

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:17:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

$25.2 Billion Worldwide Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Industry to 2025 - Featuring Bauroc, Wehrhahn & Mepcrete Among Others. DUBLIN July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market size is projected to grow from USD 18.

$25.2 Billion Worldwide Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Industry to 2025 - Featuring Bauroc, Wehrhahn & Mepcrete Among Others

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:07:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

DUBLIN July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market by Element (Blocks, Beams & Lintels, Cladding Panels, Wall Panels, Roof Panels, Floor Elements), End-use Industry (Residential, Non-Residential), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.

NASA: Sismo en Oaxaca desplazó casi medio metro la superficie terrestre

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 19:40:00 +0200aztecanoticias (es)

En el mapa producido con información del satélite ALOS-2 de la Agencia Japonesa de Exploración Aeroespacial antes del sismo (31 de marzo) y después (23 de junio), se puede observar el desplazamiento de la superficie causado por el terremoto. La Administración Nacional de la Aeronáutica y del....

Japan launches bullet train that continues moving during earthquake

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:58:00 +0200panarmenian-en (en)

PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan 's latest record-breaking bullet train doesn't only run faster and smoother -- it's also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake, reports. The N700S -- the 'S' stands for 'Supreme' -- entered into service July 1 and serves the Tokaido Shinkansen....

Earthquake With Magnitude 5.1 Strikes Near Tokyo In Japan

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:42:00 +0200ndtvnews (en)

Tokyo, Japan : An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was reported near Tokyo, Japan on Friday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. The epicentre of the earthquake was 291 km east-northeast (ENE) of Tokyo, Japan, the agency said. The earthquake struck at 10:42:44 AM IST at a depth of 10 km from the surface.

Japan debuts new bullet train that can run during an earthquake

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:53:00 +0200news-az (en)

Japan 's latest record-breaking bullet train doesn't only run faster and smoother -- it's also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake. The N700S -- the 'S' stands for 'Supreme' -- entered into service July 1 and serves the Tokaido Shinkansen line, which links Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka.

Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market (2020 to 2025) - Low Market Penetration Offers Significant Market Opportunity

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:43:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market size is projected to grow from USD 18.8 billion in 2020 to USD 25.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.0%, between 2020 and 2025. The major driving factors include the increasing urbanization....

Japan debuts new bullet train that can run during an earthquake

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:54:00 +0200cnn (en)

Interior lighting has been designed to create a softer, more relaxing atmosphere. The overhead baggage racks will be lit up at each stop to remind passengers of their belongings. The actual ride will be a lot quieter and smoother, too, thanks to a new active suspension system that helps absorb train movements.

Kikitaio-gaku Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo, GENDA Yuji, ARITA Shin (eds.) Social Sciences of Crisis Thinking is a new schola...[Read more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:46:00 +0200u-tokyo (en)

Social Sciences of Crisis Thinking is a new scholarly discipline that examines the mechanisms and countermeasures to various crises seen in society from a social science perspective. It is a research project that was started in 2016 by the Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo.

Vestas wins new orders for wind turbines in the US, Canada, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan and Vietnam

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:23:00 +0200renewableenergymagazine (en)

Vestas has received an order for 278 MW of V150-4.2 MW turbines for a 302 MW project in the US including previously purchased 4 MW components. The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to....

Vestas blows strong in Japan with 76MW order

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 05:26:00 +0200renews (en)

Vestas has secured a 76MW turbine order for two wind farms in Japan ’s Aomori prefecture. The orders are for the Chitose and Noheji Mutsuwan wind farms, which are being developed jointly by Tokyu Land Corporation and Japan Wind Development. Delivery of the turbines will begin in the first quarter of....

Terrawatch / Terrawatch: unearthing snow's 'Fukushima layer'

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:27:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

T he Fukushima nuclear accident has added a distinctive signature to snow and ice across the northern hemisphere, new research published in Environmental Research Letters shows. Triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan on 11 March 2011, the disaster resulted in a....

Terrawatch: unearthing snow's 'Fukushima layer' The Guardian

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 23:02:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: TPG/Getty Images. The Fukushima nuclear accident has added a distinctive signature to snow and ice across the northern hemisphere, new research published in Environmental Research Letters shows. Triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami off the coast of....

Terrawatch: unearthing snow's 'Fukushima layer'

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:46:00 +0200guardian (en)

T he Fukushima nuclear accident has added a distinctive signature to snow and ice across the northern hemisphere, new research published in Environmental Research Letters shows. Triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan on 11 March 2011, the disaster resulted in a....