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Massive earthquake in Japan: Lanslides triggered, people missing
The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disastrous consequences. The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disast...
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This giant sinkhole on a busy street in Japan was repaired in just 48 hours (vid)
Engineers and construction workers impressed the world with their efficiency Engineers and construction workers impressed the world with their efficiency Read more
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Japanese researchers designed submerged marine turbines inspired by the movement of a dolphin’s fin
The innovative turbines, apart from harvesting wave energy, could also protect the coastline from erosion The innovative turbines, apart from harvesting wave energy, could also protect the coastline...
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Typhoon Lan causes flooding and landslides in Japan (video)
The typhoon struck Japan early Monday, October 23, causing widespread flooding and mudslides and leaving at least four people dead. The typhoon struck Japan early Monday, October 23, causing widespre...
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Scientists in Japan improve seismic resistance of metals
Researchers at Japan's Tohoku University have come up with a cheap way to improve the properties of some 'shape memory' alloys, often used in earthquake design due to their ability to return to their...
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