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Japan 7.0 Earthquake

April 20, 2013 by · Comments Off on Japan 7.0 Earthquake 

Japan 7.0 Earthquake, A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in seas off far northern Japan and far eastern Russia, but no damage was expected.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said sea changes were possible. No tsunami warnings have been issued.

The tremor around midday was in the Pacific Ocean at a relatively shallow depth of 6.2 miles. Japan and Russia both claim some of the sparsely populated islands in the remote region.

The epicenter was 160 miles east-northeast of Kuril’sk, Russia, and 328 miles northeast of Nemuro, Japan.

The area is almost 930 miles northeast of Tokyo.

Japan Earthquake Today 2012

March 14, 2012 by · Comments Off on Japan Earthquake Today 2012 

Japan Earthquake Today 2012, A strong earthquake shook northern Japan on Wednesday evening, and a small tsunami was forecast for part of its Pacific coast.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the tremor was 6.8 magnitude. A tsunami of about a half-meter was forecast for Hokkaido island’s central and eastern Pacific coast, and for Aomori and Iwate prefectures.

Iwate prefecture, or state, was heavily damaged by last year’s earthquake and tsunami. Thousands of aftershocks have shaken the region since then, nearly all of them of minor or moderate strength.

The epicenter was about 146 miles (235 kilometers) south of Kushiro, Japan, on Hokkaido island. It was a relatively shallow 16 miles (26 kilometers) below the ocean floor.

The quake was not felt in Tokyo, more than 450 miles (730 kilometers) away.

Japan Earthquake Today 2012

March 14, 2012 by · Comments Off on Japan Earthquake Today 2012 

Japan Earthquake Today 2012, A strong earthquake shook northern Japan on Wednesday evening, and a small tsunami was forecast for part of its Pacific coast.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the tremor was 6.8 magnitude. A tsunami of about a half-meter was forecast for Hokkaido island’s central and eastern Pacific coast, and for Aomori and Iwate prefectures.

Iwate prefecture, or state, was heavily damaged by last year’s earthquake and tsunami. Thousands of aftershocks have shaken the region since then, nearly all of them of minor or moderate strength.

The epicenter was about 146 miles (235 kilometers) south of Kushiro, Japan, on Hokkaido island. It was a relatively shallow 16 miles (26 kilometers) below the ocean floor.

The quake was not felt in Tokyo, more than 450 miles (730 kilometers) away.

Japan Earthquake 2011

January 1, 2012 by · Comments Off on Japan Earthquake 2011 

Japan Earthquake 2011Japan Earthquake 2011, As the year 2011 comes to a close, it was a year where we witnessed a horrific earthquake in Japan and major political upheaval in the Middle East.

Two trials captivated the nation (Casey Anthony and Amanda Knox), and Penn State University’s football program was forever damaged by Jerry Sandusky’s alleged child sex crimes.

It’s hard to rate a top 5 or top 10 list so I did my best to list what I think are the top 5 news stories of 2011.

#5 Penn State University Child Sex Scandal: Jerry Sandusky Allegations and Joe Paterno’s Firing

This is easily the most shocking scandal in college sports history and one of the most shocking news stories in Pennsylvania in quite some time.

It all started with the news of Jerry Sandusky’s arrest and allegations of sexual abuse of young boys on Saturday morning November 5. As the days wore on the story took on a life of it’s own. Joe Paterno announced he would retire at the end of the season and by Wednesday night the Penn State Board of Trustees announced that Joe Paterno was fired.

For the first time in 60 years, Paterno would not be a part of Penn State football. Moreover, Penn State’s national reputation was scarred as a result of Sandusky’s alleged crimes and the coverup by officials Tim Curley and Gary Schultz.

Then came the bizzarre interview Jerry Sandusky did with NBC’s Bob Costas on “Rock Center.” It’s clear the man isn’t playing with a full deck.

Now, Paterno’s legacy as one of the greatest coaches in college football history has been tarnished. It may take years for Penn State University to recover from Sandusky’s horrific (alleged) crimes, and his trial has not even begun.

#4 Arab Spring Protests: Overthrow of Egyptian and Libyan Governments

The power of protesting was put to the test in the Middle East this year. And, the people of Egypt and Libya rose up and overthrew their oppressors. Both Hosni Mubarak and Muammar Gaddafi were overthrown – with Gaddafi being executed by his own people.

The power of social networking also proved that atrocities can no longer be hidden for any length of time. Within minutes, the atrocities committed by both governments were put out there on Facebook and Twitter when citizens were attacked.This resulted in worldwide solidarity for the people of Egypt and Libya through social networks.

Egypt still faces an uncertain future, while Libya is in a similar situation. But, the two situations prove that people can rise up and defeat oppresive regimes.

This certainly puts governments like Syria and Iran on notice.

#3 Casey Anthony Trial

The nation was captivated by the Casey Anthony trial for months in what would be the most highly publicized trial in the U.S. since the O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995.

From the evidence that was reported, it appeared that this would be a slamdunk case for the prosecution team. Then Anthony was declared not guilty by the jury due to reasonable doubt. Millions were outraged and Anthony has been in hiding ever since her release.

#2 Osama Bin Laden’s Death

Millions of people were watching TV on a Sunday night. Suddenly an urgent alert came through on broadcasts that President Obama would be addressing the nation.

Moments passed and NBC political correspondant Chuck Todd reported that Osama Bin Laden had been killed by U.S. forces. Then nearly an hour later President Obama came on TV to address the nation and announced that Bin Laden was dead.

U.S. Special Forces received tips on Obama’s whereabouts in Pakistan and raided his compound. After a brief firefight they broke into his room and shot him dead.

#1 Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster

The number one news story of 2011 was the Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which resulted in the destruction of a global superpower. The images of the tidal wave rolling through the country and swallowing up everything in it’s path were horrific.

The tsunami resulted in the complete meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear plant – putting it on par with Chernobyl as the worst nuclear disaster in recorded history.

The official name of Japan’s earthquake is the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and at a magnitude of 9.0 it ranks as the 5th most powerful earthquake in history. It is estimated that the earthquake and tsunami are responsible for $35 billion (US Dollars) in insured losses. The World Bank’s estimated economic costs are $235 billion (US Dollars) making this the most expensive natural disaster in recorded history.

Japan Earthquake 6.1

August 1, 2011 by · Comments Off on Japan Earthquake 6.1 

Japan Earthquake 6.1Japan Earthquake 6.1, A strong earthquake shook the Suruga Bay, in eastern Japan late Monday afternoon, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The earthquake of 6.1 magnitude at 11.58 pm local time (1458 GMT) was centered in Suruga Bay, about 32 kilometers (19 miles) south of Shizuoka, the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture. It struck about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) deep, making it a shallow earthquake, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

The tremors with an intensity of 5 less on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 earthquakes were felt in several areas near the coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which measures the strength of the quake at 5.9 magnitudes on the Richter scale, it is estimated that about 740,000 people in the region may have felt a strong jolt.

Because of earthquakes with magnitude below 7 usually do not generate tsunamis, and neither JMA nor the Tsunami Warning Center issued a Pacific tsunami alert or warning. “Although it may be slight sea level changes in coastal regions, this earthquake has not caused damage in Japan,” said JMA.

Japan, which is in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, is still recovering from a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the northeastern coast of Japan on March 11, generating a large tsunami. The earthquake and resulting tsunami killed at least 15,597 people dead, while another 4980 are still missing and feared dead.

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