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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Shakes Operating Room
Despite destruction and 38 deaths, Japan minimized casualties thanks to strict building codes and public preparedness.
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Kumamoto Earthquake Reveals the Strength of Japan's Preparedness
Viral video from an operating room and a Zen priest's testimony show how Japan handles a magnitude 7.1 disaster.
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Japan Battles Typhoon Delfin: 260,000 Evacuated, Over 500 Flights Canceled
The Category 1 typhoon brought winds of nearly 200 km/h and heavy rain to southwestern Japan, as the country simultaneously recovers from a devastating earthquake.
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Japan in a race against time to save survivors from earthquake rubble
At least 13 people have died in a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southern Japan on Tuesday, with dozens more missing. Prime Minister Takaichi speaks of a race against time.
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7.1 Earthquake in Japan: Injuries, People Trapped in Mall, Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, causing injuries, power outages, and building collapses. Dozens of people were injured, and shoppers were trapped inside Aeon Mall.
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Strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto, tsunami warning lifted
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Kumamoto: Tsunami Warning, Nuclear Plants Undamaged