Earthquakes

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Earthquake Chaos: From Canada to Japan, a Tale of Shaking Ground

Canada - Earthquakes - Japan

From Sudbury to Japan, earthquakes shake up lives! Read about the seismic events causing havoc around the world.

From a 3.2 magnitude quake in Sudbury to the devastating temblors in Japan, recent seismic activities have captured global attention. Japan, sitting on the volatile ‘Ring of Fire,’ faced a monstrous quake triggering tsunamis and aftershocks, leaving behind eerie ghost towns and widespread destruction. Canada, too, is in the spotlight, with efforts to improve earthquake preparedness, including plans for an early-warning system. Rescuers race against time to find survivors amidst the chaos, battling harsh weather and collapsed buildings.

Speaking of Japan, the country's seismic history dates back centuries, making it susceptible to frequent earthquakes and tsunamis. Despite advancements in technology, the region remains vulnerable. Similarly, Canada's initiatives towards earthquake readiness highlight the continuous threat posed by natural disasters. As the world grapples with the aftermath of these seismic events, the importance of preparedness and swift response measures becomes increasingly evident.

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Earthquakes Canada confirms early morning seismic event in Sudbury (CTV Toronto)

A seismic event measuring 3.2 in magnitude took place at Creighton Mine early Wednesday morning.

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Japan earthquakes: the science behind the deadly tremors (Nature.com)

A massive quake that triggered tsunamis, fires and multiple aftershocks was the largest on the country's west coast in more than a century.

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Japan earthquake: Eerie search for bodies near epicentre (BBC News)

Wajima was one of the worst hit places in Monday's earthquake. Now it resembles a ghost town.

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Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead, others trapped ... (Africanews English)

Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas two days after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area.

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Earthquakes, geyser activity in Yellowstone National Park slowed ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

Seismicity was on the low end of the park's usual range, with just over 1,600 earthquakes last year, writes guest columnist Michael Poland.

South Africa offers its deepest condolences to Japan following a ... (DIRCO)

The 7.6 magnitude earthquake has led to extensive loss of life and rising numbers of severe injuries in the aftermath of the earthquake. In the ensuing five ...

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Why does Japan have so many earthquakes and tsunamis? (The Washington Post)

Japan, which sits on the “Ring of Fire,” is the birthplace of seismology. Its latest quake in western Japan on New Year's Day killed dozens.

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Canada is 'improving' on earthquake preparedness, but more can ... (Globalnews.ca)

Canada is expected to make an earthquake early-warning system live later in 2024, but one seismologist says it's just one part of the country's preparedness ...

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Rescuers race to find survivors in Japan after powerful earthquakes ... (The Globe and Mail)

Bitter cold and heavy rain are forecast as dozens are believed trapped under collapsed buildings.

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Powerful earthquakes hit western Japan (USA TODAY)

This general view shows an area devastated by a quake-induced fire in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, on Jan. 3, 2024, after a major 7.5 magnitude ...

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Japan quake survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides (Reuters)

Rescuers raced against the clock on Wednesday searching for survivors of an earthquake in western Japan that killed at least 65, while evacuees continued to ...

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