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Japan Braces for Typhoon Shanshan: Thousands Evacuated, Travel Disrupted
56,000 Japanese Evacuates As Typhoon Shanshan Draws Closer
Japan is on high alert as Typhoon Shanshan, the strongest storm of the year, barrels toward the southern island of Kyushu. Authorities have urged tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, … Continue Reading
Japan issues rare earthquake warning after powerful quake in Kyushu
Japan has issued an unprecedented warning of an increased risk of a major earthquake following a 7.1 magnitude tremor off Kyushu’s coast.
The advisory, which was announced Thursday night, urges residents to stay alert but not to evacuate. Authorities stress … Continue Reading