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Japanese inspired double tsunami in March
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Japanese inspired double tsunami in March

The earthquake in March created two tsunamis and they overlapped, causing the level of devastation to skyrocket when the waves hit the shore.

December 16, 2018
6.1 Richter earthquake in Japan
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6.1 Richter earthquake in Japan

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake just happened on November 24, off the northeastern coast of Japan, which has just suffered a tsunami disaster in March.

December 16, 2018
Therapy saves 80% of radiation victims
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Therapy saves 80% of radiation victims

Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute in Boston have successfully developed treatment, which can increase the chances of survival for high-concentratio…

December 16, 2018
Japan banned rice exports from Fukushima
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Japan banned rice exports from Fukushima

The Japanese government banned the export of rice produced in Fukushima, after the test results showed that the rice in this area contained radioactive cesium exceeding…

December 16, 2018
Japanese nuclear power plant needs 30 years to
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Japanese nuclear power plant needs 30 years to

An expert panel of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission concluded that the Fukushima nuclear power plant could only stop completely after at least three decades.

December 16, 2018