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Super typhoon Roke devastated Japan, 4 people died
The extreme storm that landed in central Japan today killed 4 people and more than a million others were in danger of being evacuated.
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There was a 3-magnitude earthquake in Dien Bien
At 21:59 (Hanoi time) on September 21, an earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in Tuan Giao and Dien Bien districts.
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Japanese power plant is safe in super typhoon
The powerful Roke storm yesterday swept across the Fukushima I power plant shortly after a seismic hit, but the nuclear facility was not seriously damaged.
Environment
The flood of pipes again sweeped Lao Cai
The heavy rain that lasted from 4:00 am to 9:00 am 8-9 caused flooding on Ngan stream, the water level suddenly increased to 3-4m, sweeping over dozens of houses in Vach…
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Flood and rain devastated western Nghe An
In the past several days in the mountainous districts of Nghe An, there are heavy rains, including Con Cuong and Tuong Duong districts which have been badly affected by…
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Water of Lam river is high, many houses are flooded
Along the dike line 42 (Ta Lam dike) from Do Luong district to Vinh City (Nghe An) in the past few days due to heavy rain from the upstream, there was severe flooding.
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New York fights the storm
Irene stormed into the United States yesterday, killing at least 18 people and causing great damage to homes and roads.
Environment
The typhoon Nanmadol indirectly caused the male to rain a lot
According to the Southern Regional Meteorological Station, Typhoon Nanmadol moved north-west towards Taiwan and was less likely to enter the South China Sea.
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20 people died of typhoons in Japan
At least 20 people were killed and 50 people were missing in Japan after Typhoon Talas hit the western and central parts of the country.
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Vietnam is facing a high risk of earthquakes
This information was given at the International Conference 'Danger of earthquakes, tsunamis and early warning systems in the Asia-Pacific region
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Preparing to respond to tsunami in Da Nang
The 6m high tsunami pouring into Da Nang is the scenario expected to respond to disaster prepared by the Steering Committee of ST-11 in Da Nang at the afternoon of Augus…
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Alaska iceberg
A giant iceberg in Alaska, USA, suddenly melted and collapsed causing panic for passengers on a nearby cruise ship.
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Afraid of earthquakes, Japan wants to build a reserve capital
The Japanese government will consider building a backup city for Tokyo to deal with terrorist attacks or major natural disasters.
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Level 14 typhoon is about to affect the North
The international storm, Nock - Ten, continues to grow, possibly up to level 13 and 14. The forecast, around July 30, 31, the circulation of this storm will affect the N…
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Philippines: 25 people died from storm Nock-ten
At least 25 people died and 31 were missing when the tropical storm Nock-ten entered the Philippines, with heavy rain causing flooding and landslides.