Japan’s Floating Capsule for Future Floods
Catastrophes like tsunami, earthquakes, typhoon, floods, etc. are among the deadliest, most devastating phenomenon affecting peoples’ lives. Some of these calamities come like a thief in the night, and we must prepare ourselves and be ready for these unpredictable calamities. In Japan, a Japanese company invented and developed a tiny version of the fabled Noah’s […]
Read MoreQuake and Tsunami Hit Japan
A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 in magnitude struck northern Japan today producing tsunami as high as 6 meters and causing devastation across the country. The quake caused power outage that affected 4 million homes and buildings in Tokyo and nearby areas. Farms and homes were washed away in the Miyagi prefecture. An oil refinery and […]
Read MoreAnatomy of a Tsunami
Gigantic waves that can level coastal communities demonstrate nature’s enormous power. Tsunami sprung from disturbances underneath the ocean such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. They may also occur after a huge meteorite impact or a nuclear testing where large amount of water are displaced, creating a ripple effect that reaches the shore. Man-made tsunami is […]
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