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Volcanoes can destroy Japan after 100 years
Environment

Volcanoes can destroy Japan after 100 years

Japan may be nearly destroyed, leading to the risk of devastating the lives of 95% of the country's population, when a major volcanic eruption occurs in about 100 years.

December 16, 2018
Radioactive leaks in eastern Japan
Environment

Radioactive leaks in eastern Japan

The Japan Atomic Energy Research and Development Agency said on September 16 that radioactive leakage of about 12,000 becquerels (bql) was found.

December 16, 2018
Tokyo shakes because of the earthquake
Environment

Tokyo shakes because of the earthquake

A magnitude 6 earthquake shook the Japanese capital buildings early this morning. Officials say there is no risk of tsunamis.

December 16, 2018
Two islands formed by volcanoes form one
Environment

Two islands formed by volcanoes form one

The island was formed in Japan last November due to volcanic eruption encroaching on the island next to it and merging the two islands into one.

December 16, 2018