Strong earthquakes strike Cuba, causing damage and landslides
A pair of strong earthquakes has struck off the southern coast of Cuba, inflicting damage and causing landslides.
Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region for a restart, ...
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Damage from Noto earthquake estimated to hit 2.6 trillion yen
In the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the estimated damage to fixed assets totaled 16.9 trillion yen. The figure was 9.9 trillion yen for the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and 2.4 trillion to 4 ...
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Magnitude-4.8 earthquake jolts Tokyo and the Kanto region
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.8 struck Tokyo and outlying areas on Jan. 28 but no casualties or damage were reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake was centered ...
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Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management. Rising interest rates in Japan are expected to ...
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What is shindo? Japan's unique metric for seismic intensity
The Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11 ... how strong they felt the shaking and then surveyed the extent of the damage left behind, according to documentation on the agency’s website.
Japanese Nuclear Reactor Disqualified Under Post-Fukushima Safety Standards
This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster.
'Megaquake' Warning Hits Japan's Growth
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed Friday, as ...