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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Disaster InformationOn January 1, 2024, at around 16:10, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred with the epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. As of January 4, the rescue activities continue. The situation in the affected area changes over time, so please seek reliable information from sources such as NHK, the government, and local authorities. In this article, we introduce trustworthy information sources available in multiple languages for visitors to Japan and foreign residents. The Situation in the Region as of January 4, 2024The location of the affect...
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Washington (AFP) - Between January and August, the United States was struck by a record-breaking 23 weather and climate disasters where losses exceeded $1 billion in each case, official data showed Monday. The tally for 2023 has already exceeded the previous record of 22 such events in 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said, and four months still remain in the year. These disasters included fires in Hawaii in August, flooding in California in the spring, and Hurricane Idalia that made landfall in Florida on August 30. Together, they "caused 253 direct and indirec...
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Japan's Typhoon Season: Tropical Storms Between July and OctoberIf you are traveling in Japan between the late summer to the fall, you should be aware of typhoons, which are common during this time. Typhoons can easily become natural disasters. If you hear that a typhoon is approaching, please plan to stay indoors when the winds get strong (up to 12 hours), because it is very dangerous to be outside. Continue reading to learn more about Japan's typhoon season, what to do during a typhoon, and safety tips. Typhoons in JapanPrimarily occurring from July to October, typhoons are high speed, unifo...
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Washington (AFP) - Major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, drought and a fierce winter storm caused more than $165 billion in damage in the United States last year with climate change "supercharging" some extreme weather, a government report said Tuesday. The country experienced 18 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said, with Hurricane Ian the most costly at nearly $113 billion. "Climate change is creating more and more intense extreme events that cause significant damage and often sets off cascading hazard...
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Preparing an Emergency Kit and Food SuppliesThere are countless earthquakes in Japan each year. The summers are often plagued by typhoons and flood damages caused by torrential rains. In recent years, disaster preparedness has increased among the public with the introduction of various emergency kits. This article will introduce several disaster preparedness kits and emergency food sets that can be purchased in Japan. The 5 Best Disaster Preparedness KitsGiven its recurring natural disasters, Japan is considered a leader in disaster preparation and kits. The items introduced below are highly p...
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Geneva (AFP) - Climate change is largely to blame for a near doubling of natural disasters in the past 20 years, the United Nations said on Monday.The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction said 7,348 major disaster events had occurred between 2000 and 2019, claiming 1.23 lives, affecting 4.2 billion people and costing the global economy some $2.97 trillion.The figure far outstrips the 4,212 major natural disasters recorded between 1980 and 1999, the UN office said in a new report entitled "The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019".The sharp increase was largely attributable to a rise in climate-r...
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