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Japan, tsunami and megaquake

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan’s east coast after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coastline Monday, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency.

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Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami

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Japan Issues ‘Megaquake’ Warning: What to Know

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Japan issues tsunami alert after powerful earthquake

The entire northern coast of Japan is today under a tsunami alert after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck.

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Footage shows damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that hit Japan

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Tsunami warning lifted after magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes Japan

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Japan PM Takaichi appeals to residents to stay ready to evacuate, after magnitude 7.5 quake

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said during a press briefing in Tokyo that at least 30 people were injured, one seriously.

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Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

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Powerful quake off northern Japan injures dozens and triggers small tsunami

Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan

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Russian and Chinese bombers fly joint patrol close to Japan

TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tensions simmer

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Japan Scrambled Jets to Watch Chinese, Russian Bomber Formation

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Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains

Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday (Dec 9), amid rising tensions between To...

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Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

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Japan Summons China Envoy Over Fighter Jet ‘Radar Lock’ Incident As Tensions Escalate

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Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island TOKYO -- Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the ...

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

At least 30 injured as strong quake strikes off Japan; no tsunami threat to Hawaii

TOKYO >> Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

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China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

China and Japan clash over 'dangerous' radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.

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Overflow contained at nuclear fuel reprocessing plant after M7.5 hits north Japan

Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. (JNFL) announced on Dec. 9 that about 650 liters of water containing radioactive materials overflowed from the fuel p

Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan's northern coast and triggers a tsunami alert

Japan's Meteorological Agency said a powerful earthquake hit off the Japanese northern coast Monday, triggering a tsunami alert.

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