Ishikawa Prefecture

Death Toll Rises To 62, More Quakes Predicted In Coming Days

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Death Toll Rises To 62, More Quakes Predicted In Coming Days

The 7.5 magnitude earthquake, which sent shock waves across Ishikawa prefecture, triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, sparked a major fire and tore apart roads. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called an emergency meeting of the task force on Wednesday morning to discuss responses.   Tokyo: The death toll in the devastative earthquake that … Read more

Strong quake prompts tsunami warning for Japan’s western coast

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Strong quake prompts tsunami warning for Japan’s western coast

Japan was rocked Monday by a powerful earthquake measuring a 7 on Japan’s shindo scale — the strongest rating — prompting tsunami warnings for the length of the country’s western coast and inflicting widespread damage. Tsunami waves were recorded in some areas following the magnitude 7.6 quake, which struck near Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula at … Read more