The Earth's surface is constantly reshaped by the movement of tectonic plates, which make up the continental crust on which ...

The "Orange Route," a U.S. military training flight path stretching over the mountainous regions of Wakayama, Tokushima, ...

Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement ... A tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki Prefecture as well as the Kochi prefecture was issued shortly after the tremor, CNN and CBS News reported.

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday ... as well as for the nearby Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku island. Residents in some coastal areas were told to evacuate their homes ...

Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds from NNW to NW at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 29 °F (-1.7 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 55 °F (12.8 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14. ...

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal ...

INO, Kochi Prefecture--Stone skipping may be considered ... captivates everyone and is enjoyed by many players also outside Japan,” said Takahiro Shono, president of Niyodogawa Otakara Tanteidan ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a powerful earthquake has struck southwestern Japan. Japanese officials issued ...