Central Japan has been hit by a strong earthquake which registered a Richter Scale reading of magnitude 5.8 on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Shaking buildings in Tokyo, the temblor's epicenter was recorded off 81 km (50 miles) North of the capital. It struck the area at 11:19 am (0219 GMT), USGS reported.
According to reports, the quake did not disrupt the emergency crews who are working to cool crippled reactors around the clock at a nuclear plant hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami last month.
There were also no immediate reports of any damage or casualties from the latest strong quake.
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Showing posts with label japan earthquake 2011. Show all posts
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Japan Earthquake List - April 13, 2011
Here is the list of today's (April 13, 2011) Japan earthquakes having magnitudes of at least 4.5 on the Richter Scale:
M 4.5 2011/04/13 09:06 Depth 51.5 km HONSHU, JAPAN
M 4.5 2011/04/13 07:32 Depth 10.2 km HONSHU, JAPAN
M 4.7 2011/04/13 05:41 Depth 34.8 km HONSHU, JAPAN
M 5.4 2011/04/13 01:08 Depth 24.7 km HONSHU, JAPAN
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Japan Earthquake, April 11, 2011: A strong M7.1 quake hits Japan anew
Japan Earthquake on April 7 update: Aftershock kills 2 ; tsunami warning lifted!
M 4.5 2011/04/13 09:06 Depth 51.5 km HONSHU, JAPAN
M 4.5 2011/04/13 07:32 Depth 10.2 km HONSHU, JAPAN
M 4.7 2011/04/13 05:41 Depth 34.8 km HONSHU, JAPAN
M 5.4 2011/04/13 01:08 Depth 24.7 km HONSHU, JAPAN
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Japan Earthquake, April 12, 2011: Another strong aftershock rocks Eastern Honshu
Japan Earthquake, April 11, 2011: A strong M7.1 quake hits Japan anew
Japan Earthquake on April 7 update: Aftershock kills 2 ; tsunami warning lifted!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Japan Tsunami 2011: 30-foot waves caught on cam by coast guards
While sailing 3 miles out at sea, the Japanese coast guards encountered the 30-foot tsunami waves following the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the area on March 11, 2011.
The coast guards were able to take a footage as the waves swelled in front of them as they sail straight towards them. The video was released on Saturday.
Courtesy of youtube, here is the said Japan Tsunami 2011 video:
The coast guards were able to take a footage as the waves swelled in front of them as they sail straight towards them. The video was released on Saturday.
Courtesy of youtube, here is the said Japan Tsunami 2011 video:
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011 Part 2
This is the second part of the Noypistuff's compilation of photos of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami happened on March 11, 2011. Again, Noypistuff does not claim ownership of these images.
Tsunami swirls near a port in Oarai | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Tsunmani waves hitting houses | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
At Sendai Airport in Northeastern Japan | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Terrified residents gather in Shinjuku Central Park in Tokyo| Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Fire at a building in the capital city Tokyo after the quake jolted the area on March 11, 2011| Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Tokyo Skyline after the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Near Sendai Airport | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Cracks on the road caused by the strong quake | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Check out Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011 Part 1 HERE.
Tsunami swirls near a port in Oarai | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Tsunmani waves hitting houses | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
At Sendai Airport in Northeastern Japan | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Terrified residents gather in Shinjuku Central Park in Tokyo| Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Fire at a building in the capital city Tokyo after the quake jolted the area on March 11, 2011| Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Tokyo Skyline after the massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Near Sendai Airport | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Cracks on the road caused by the strong quake | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011Check out Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011 Part 1 HERE.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011 Part 1
On March 11, 2011, Japan was jolted with the strongest earthquake to ever hit the country in history, subsequently bringing an unimaginable amount of damage to the third richest nation in the world. Take a look of the kind of devastation the 8.9-magnitude quake did to Japan through the following pictures:
The March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami submerged homes in seawater and caused fire in Natori City, Japan| Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
An aerial view of the tsunami-swamped Sendai Airport | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
A collapsed house in Kokagawa City, Japan | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
According to the source of this pic, this was taken in Downtown Tokyo. I am not really sure of what's the story behind this, but it looks like the medical personnel and police officers are rescuing some people. | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
In Natori City in Northeast Japan | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Cars still to be sold washed away by the Tsunami in Hitachinaka City in Ibaraki perfecture. |Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Hotel employees rattled by the massive earthquake | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Residents seeing the catastrophe as it happens. | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Houses and cars file up like garbage in Kessenuma in Miyagi Perfecture | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
The massive earthquake also caused landslides | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
(Noypistuff does not claim ownership of the above photos. They were shared by a website which did not write its source. Noypi just compiled them here. Owners retain their rights to these images.)
The March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami submerged homes in seawater and caused fire in Natori City, Japan| Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
An aerial view of the tsunami-swamped Sendai Airport | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
A collapsed house in Kokagawa City, Japan | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
According to the source of this pic, this was taken in Downtown Tokyo. I am not really sure of what's the story behind this, but it looks like the medical personnel and police officers are rescuing some people. | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
In Natori City in Northeast Japan | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Cars still to be sold washed away by the Tsunami in Hitachinaka City in Ibaraki perfecture. |Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Hotel employees rattled by the massive earthquake | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Residents seeing the catastrophe as it happens. | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
Houses and cars file up like garbage in Kessenuma in Miyagi Perfecture | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011
The massive earthquake also caused landslides | Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Photos 2011Monday, March 14, 2011
Nuclear Power Plant radiation leaks in Japan to cause 'acid rain' in the Philippines, a Hoax! - Kim Atienza
There has been a rumor going viral on text messages that there will be an acid rain or radioactive rain occurrence in the Philippines following the radiation leaks from damaged nuclear power plant in Japan caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami a few days ago.
TV host and weatherman Kim Atienza said the rumor is just a hoax. He recently posted the statement below on Twitter, asking users to retweet:
"tweeps, do not believe text messages on radioactive rain coming to the Philippines from Japan. this is a hoax. please RT."
Meanwhile, on a GMAnews report, The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) belied the rumors saying there was no basis for such claims.
"Yung hangin galing sa Japan papalayo kaya di makakarating sa atin. Hindi totoo ang ulan may kasamang acid," PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said.
On the news report, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo said that the "Chernobyl scenario" of radiation clouds from a failed nuclear power plant may subside in a few days.
"There is no immediate threat to the Philippines ... (We are) very optimistic in a few days pwede na natin bitawan yan (We are very optimistic in a few days we can declare no threat to the country)," Montejo told dwIZ radio.
No reason to panic then. Funny some of Noypi's friends want to buy betadine already and apply it on their necks to protect their selves from the radiation. Lol.
TV host and weatherman Kim Atienza said the rumor is just a hoax. He recently posted the statement below on Twitter, asking users to retweet:
"tweeps, do not believe text messages on radioactive rain coming to the Philippines from Japan. this is a hoax. please RT."
Meanwhile, on a GMAnews report, The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) belied the rumors saying there was no basis for such claims.
"Yung hangin galing sa Japan papalayo kaya di makakarating sa atin. Hindi totoo ang ulan may kasamang acid," PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said.
On the news report, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo said that the "Chernobyl scenario" of radiation clouds from a failed nuclear power plant may subside in a few days.
"There is no immediate threat to the Philippines ... (We are) very optimistic in a few days pwede na natin bitawan yan (We are very optimistic in a few days we can declare no threat to the country)," Montejo told dwIZ radio.
No reason to panic then. Funny some of Noypi's friends want to buy betadine already and apply it on their necks to protect their selves from the radiation. Lol.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Philippines and the Pacific Ring of Fire (Philippine Volcano Map)
After a massive 8.9 earthquake which triggered a 10-meter tsunami, jolted Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011, a tsunami warning has been issued to the countries surrounding the Pacific Ring of Fire which include the Philippines.
Here's a Wikipedia entry of what the Pacific Ring of Fire is:
The Pacific Ring of Fire (or sometimes just the Ring of Fire) is an area where large numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km (25,000 mi) horseshoe shape, it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes. It is sometimes called the circum-Pacific belt or the circum-Pacific seismic belt. About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 80% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
Philippines
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo is the world's second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century. Successful predictions of the onset of the climactic eruption led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the surrounding areas, saving many lives, but as the surrounding areas were severely damaged by pyroclastic flows, ash deposits, and later, lahars caused by rainwater remobilising earlier volcanic deposits, thousands of houses were destroyed.
Mayon Volcano overlooks a pastoral scene approximately five months before the volcano's violent eruption in September 1984.
Mayon Volcano is the Philippines' most active volcano. The volcano has steep upper slopes that average 35–40 degrees and is capped by a small summit crater. The historical eruptions of this basaltic-andesitic volcano dates back to 1616 and ranges from Strombolian to basaltic Plinian eruptions. Eruptions occur predominately from the central conduit and have also produced lava flows that travel far down the flanks. Pyroclastic flows and mudflows have commonly swept down many of the approximately 40 ravines that radiate from the summit and have often devastated populated lowland areas.
Taal Volcano has had 33 recorded eruptions since 1572. A devastating eruption occurred in 1911, which claimed more than a thousand lives. The deposits of that eruption consisted of a yellowish, fairly decomposed (non-juvenile) tephra with a high sulfur content. The most recent period of activity lasted from 1965 to 1977, and was characterized by the interaction of magma with the lake water, which produced violent phreatic explosions. Although the volcano has been dormant since 1977, it has shown signs of unrest since 1991, with strong seismic activity and ground fracturing events, as well as the formation of small mud geysers on parts of the island.
Canlaon is the most active volcano in central Philippines and has erupted 25 times since 1866. Eruptions are typically phreatic explosions of small-to-moderate size that produce minor ashfalls near the volcano. On August 10, 1996, Kanlaon erupted without warning, killing British student Julian Green and Filipinos Noel Tragico and Neil Perez, who were among 24 mountainclimbers who were trapped near the summit.
Here's a Wikipedia entry of what the Pacific Ring of Fire is:
The Pacific Ring of Fire (or sometimes just the Ring of Fire) is an area where large numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km (25,000 mi) horseshoe shape, it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes. It is sometimes called the circum-Pacific belt or the circum-Pacific seismic belt. About 90% of the world's earthquakes and 80% of the world's largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
PhilippinesThe 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo is the world's second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century. Successful predictions of the onset of the climactic eruption led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the surrounding areas, saving many lives, but as the surrounding areas were severely damaged by pyroclastic flows, ash deposits, and later, lahars caused by rainwater remobilising earlier volcanic deposits, thousands of houses were destroyed.
Mayon Volcano overlooks a pastoral scene approximately five months before the volcano's violent eruption in September 1984.
Mayon Volcano is the Philippines' most active volcano. The volcano has steep upper slopes that average 35–40 degrees and is capped by a small summit crater. The historical eruptions of this basaltic-andesitic volcano dates back to 1616 and ranges from Strombolian to basaltic Plinian eruptions. Eruptions occur predominately from the central conduit and have also produced lava flows that travel far down the flanks. Pyroclastic flows and mudflows have commonly swept down many of the approximately 40 ravines that radiate from the summit and have often devastated populated lowland areas.
Taal Volcano has had 33 recorded eruptions since 1572. A devastating eruption occurred in 1911, which claimed more than a thousand lives. The deposits of that eruption consisted of a yellowish, fairly decomposed (non-juvenile) tephra with a high sulfur content. The most recent period of activity lasted from 1965 to 1977, and was characterized by the interaction of magma with the lake water, which produced violent phreatic explosions. Although the volcano has been dormant since 1977, it has shown signs of unrest since 1991, with strong seismic activity and ground fracturing events, as well as the formation of small mud geysers on parts of the island.
Canlaon is the most active volcano in central Philippines and has erupted 25 times since 1866. Eruptions are typically phreatic explosions of small-to-moderate size that produce minor ashfalls near the volcano. On August 10, 1996, Kanlaon erupted without warning, killing British student Julian Green and Filipinos Noel Tragico and Neil Perez, who were among 24 mountainclimbers who were trapped near the summit.
Japan Earthquake 2011: Over '1000' people feared dead, possible radiation leaks
Waves of tsunami hitting the coast of Miyagi, Japan after a massive 8.9 earthquake struck the area on March 11, 2011 | Photo courtesy of the ownerKyodo News agency reported that 420 bodies had been recovered by the authorities, with about 1000 are still missing and many sustained injuries.
The government fears of more destruction as large-scale aftershocks are being experienced. The Meteorological Agency said more than 100 aftershocks had occurred in the past 24 hours, many of them stronger than magnitude-6 on the Richter scale.
The agency has issued tsunami warnings for many coastal regions in the country.
Radioactive caesium has been found near the nuclear power plants of Fukushima in the quake-stricken north-eastern region, the government's nuclear safety commission said.
Evacuees stand around Shinjuku Central Park in Tokyo Japan March 11, 2011. | Photo courtesy of ReutersBut public broadcaster NHK reported as the amount of the leak is limited and most of radiation is still in the reactor, that is not a cause of concern, citing Naoto Sekimura, professor at the University of Tokyo, an expert of quantum engineering.
Evacuations had been ordered early Saturday after the cooling system at a second nuclear power plant broke down in the wake of the massive earthquake.
Residents within 3 kilometres of the Fukushima II power plant were also ordered to leave their homes. Earlier in the day, authorities extended evacuations to residents living within 10 kilometres of another nearby nuclear plant, Fukushima I, where the cooling system experienced troubles Friday.
A worker inspects a caved-in section of the Joban Motorway near Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in Japan slammed its eastern coast Friday, March 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nexco East Japan via Kyodo News)Radiation measurements inside the Fukushima I nuclear plant were 1,000 times higher than normal, the Kyodo news agency reported early Saturday, citing Japan's nuclear safety agency.
The country was facing the risk of blackouts as a result of damage to power systems caused by the earthquake and tsunami, the Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) warned Saturday.
The risk of power failures was not confined to the affected areas.
TEPCO urged businesses and residents to use electricity sparingly. The utility could currently provide only 37 million kilowatts of power, which could be increased by 1 million kilowatts by the evening.
The company has sought support from other operators, the Kyodo news agency reported.
TEPCO supplies power to the damaged Fukushima I nuclear plant. Ventilators at the plant had to be opened to release pressure within reactors. A small amount of radiation was released in the process, the company said. rn Japan, while thousands were stranded in Miyagi, waiting for assistance, the Nikkei business daily said.
Info courtesy of: Monstersandcritics.com
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