Earth Quake History

Picture Earth Quake Japan 2011 March 13

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A massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami in northeastern Japan killing hundreds

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Breaking News Japan fears nuclear plant meltdown

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Japan Earthquake 2011

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Japan Earthquake 2011 Breaking News: A strong 8.9 earthquake hits Japan | (Updated) 398 killed, 885 missing | Tsunami warning removed for the Philippines

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.4 Strikes Japan's Bonin Islands

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The Earthquake of 21 December 2010

The earthquake occurred in the early hours of the morning: initial data published by USGS indicate that it took place offshore, around 150 km east of the settlement of Chichi-shima at a depth of approximately 15km. At magnitude 7.4, the earthquake is regarded as a major seismic event: it was followed by a series of aftershocks: at the time of writing, USGS had published information on six greater than magnitude 5.0.

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Despite the intensity of the earthquake, its offshore location in a relatively sparsely populated part of the world meant that expected casualties were few and none had been reported at the time of writing. Early assessments indicated that fewer than 3,000 people were exposed to direct shaking and that the likelihood of structural damage was slight (USGS).A major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck close to Japan’s Bonin Islands on Tuesday 21 December 2010 Co-ordinated Universal Time, or 22 December local time (United States Geological Survey, “Magnitude 7.4 - Bonin Islands, Japan Region”, earthquake.usgs.gov). The islands are among several island groups which lie in the Pacific Ocean to the south of Japan and are located approximately 600 miles from the Japanese mainland.

earth quake in japan

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Yesterday Hits of earth quake in Japan
A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. Authorities said at least 32 people were killed.
The magnitude 8.9 offshore quake was followed by at least 19 aftershocks, most of them of more than magnitude 6.0. Dozens of cities and villages along a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) stretch of coastline were shaken by violent tremors that reached as far away as Tokyo, hundreds of miles (kilometers) from the epicenter.
A utility company in northeastern Japan reported a fire in a turbine building of nuclear power plant. A tsunami warning was issued for the entire Pacific, including areas as far away as South America, the entire U.S. West Coast, Canada and Alaska.
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least 32 people were killed.
"The earthquake has caused major damage in broad areas in northern Japan," Prime Minister Naoto Kan said at a news conference.

Even for a country used to earthquakes, this one was of horrific proportions. It unleashed a 23-foot (7-meter) tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.
Large fishing boats and other sea vessels rode high waves into the cities, slamming against overpasses. Upturned and partially submerged vehicles were seen bobbing in the water.
Waves of muddy waters swept over farmland near the city of Sendai, carrying buildings, some on fire, inland as cars attempted to drive away. Sendai airport, north of Tokyo, was inundated with cars, trucks, buses and thick mud deposited over its runways. Fires spread through a section of the city, public broadcaster NHK reported.
The tsunami roared over embankments, washing cars, houses and farm equipment inland before reversing directions and carrying them out to sea. Flames shot from some of the houses, probably because of burst gas pipes.