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The magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook Japan
Environment

The magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook Japan

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan today, rocking buildings in Tokyo and prompting the country's meteorological agency to quickly issue a tsunami warning o…

December 16, 2018
A 10-meter tsunami hit Japan
Environment

A 10-meter tsunami hit Japan

Tsunamis hit the northeastern coast of Japan today, after a seismic strike of 8.9 on the Richter scale. Three identified people were killed in the earthquake.

December 16, 2018
Two volcanic eruptions in Asia
Environment

Two volcanic eruptions in Asia

The Shinmoe volcano in southern Japan erupted the most in 50 years, while the Bromo volcano in Indonesia caused many international airlines to cancel flights to Bali isl…

December 16, 2018
Volcanic dust raging in Japan
Environment

Volcanic dust raging in Japan

The Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan has for several days created a magnificent spectacle in the air, but its ash makes Kagoshima Prefecture residents hard to clean…

December 16, 2018
The fight for rare materials
Environment

The fight for rare materials

Industrialized countries are now preoccupied with the supply of rare metals, which are largely controlled by China.

December 16, 2018
Japan shook by earthquakes
Environment

Japan shook by earthquakes

A seismic intensity of 6.6 on the Richter scale occurred on the east coast of Japan yesterday that shook buildings in the capital and many other places.

December 16, 2018
Clean medical waste by Japanese technology
Environment

Clean medical waste by Japanese technology

Solid wastes in health are very difficult to disintegrate and often cause pollution, affecting the environment of people living near areas with hospitals.

December 16, 2018
Japan made new materials
Environment

Japan made new materials

One of the biggest ecological concerns that our planet is facing is the rapid increase in plastic waste.

December 16, 2018