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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Real-time prediction of tsunami flooding: Early response and enhanced observation network

A new system developed by Tohoku University aims to provide real-time predictions of tsunami flooding, enhancing disaster response capabilities following lessons learned from the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Impending Vacancy Wave: 'Silver Tsunami' on the Housing Market?

A recent article raises concerns about a potential crisis in the housing market due to predictions of a 'Silver Tsunami' after 2040, leading to widespread media attention.

Mar 20 • 11:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Impending Vacancy Wave: 'Silver Tsunami' in the Housing Market?

A report highlighting a potential collapse in the housing market post-2040, referred to as the 'Silver Tsunami,' has gained significant media attention, sparking debates over its validity.

Mar 20 • 11:43 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

EU faces energy price ‘tsunami’ – Putin envoy

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev warns of a significant surge in energy prices in Europe, attributing it to the EU's rejection of Russian energy and ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 19 • 20:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

In this town where a tsunami comes after an earthquake, a senior firefighter wants to convey to his junior

A senior firefighter reflects on the lessons learned from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the importance of conveying those lessons to newer recruits.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Approaching the Disaster Victims: Why the Former Emperor and Empress Crossed the Road

Former Emperor and Empress of Japan visited Ishinomaki on the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake to pay respects to victims, engaging directly with survivors in an unprecedented show of compassion.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The "Difficulty of Speaking" about the Disaster Experienced at Okawa Elementary School: The Thoughts of Families Who Saw the Exhibition in Tokyo

A recent exhibition in Tokyo highlights the tragic events surrounding the 2011 tsunami that devastated Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Japan, where 84 victims, including students and staff, lost their lives.

Mar 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A tsunami in tourism due to the AVE cut to Málaga during the season: losses of 2 billion and more than 6,000 contracts at risk

The closure of the AVE service to Málaga has led to significant economic losses in the tourism sector, especially with the upcoming holiday season.

Mar 17 • 21:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Ocean wave higher than a seven-story apartment building: fifteen years after the tsunami in Japan

The article reflects on the devastating impact of the 2011 tsunami in Japan, marking fifteen years since the disaster that claimed nearly 19,000 lives.

Mar 13 • 11:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SOS Written in the Schoolyard on That Day: Comparing Photos Before, During, and After the Disaster

The article compares aerial photographs of the coastal areas of Miyagi Prefecture before and after the Great East Japan Earthquake, highlighting the destruction caused by the tsunami and the subsequent recovery efforts.

Mar 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former police officer who identified Finnish tsunami victims appears in court – here’s why

Retired police commissioner Ismo Kopra faces charges for breaching official secrets regarding Finnish tsunami victims during a televised documentary.

Mar 12 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Asteroid impact off British coast unleashed mega-tsunami taller than Big Ben

Scientists confirm that a 40-million-year-old asteroid impact in the North Sea created a mega-tsunami over 330 feet tall, carving a hidden crater beneath the seabed.

Mar 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Face of My Daughter Came to Mind Amidst the Tsunami: Firefighters’ Post-Survival Sense of Guilt

Firefighter Junosuke Oikawa, reflecting on the 2011 tsunami disaster in Japan, grapples with survivor's guilt after losing colleagues while trying to save lives.

Mar 11 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

15 Years Since the Nuclear Accident: Comparing Photos of Fukushima Before, Shortly After, and Now

Fifteen years after the Fukushima nuclear accident, the Asahi Shimbun examines the progress of reconstruction in the region through aerial photographs comparing pre-disaster, post-disaster, and current conditions.

Mar 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The tsunami crashed into the nuclear power plant 15 years ago - this is the situation in Japan now

The Fukushima nuclear disaster, triggered by a tsunami 15 years ago, continues to impact Japan with ongoing cleanup operations and an evacuation of thousands of people.

Mar 11 • 17:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Japan marks the 15th anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami

Japan commemorated the 15th anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that claimed over 22,000 lives and severely damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Mar 11 • 09:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

When the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Exploded due to the Earthquake, Explosions Continued for Several Days

The anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster is a reminder of one of history's most severe nuclear crises following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011.

Mar 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Daughter Found 100 Kilometers Away with a Small Urn: 3.11

On the 11th, a family was seen at Otani Beach in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, holding a small urn containing the remains of their daughter, who went missing during the 2011 tsunami.

Mar 11 • 07:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mayor feared 'tsunami' of homeless after welfare reform. New figures show the opposite

New data contradicts Copenhagen's social mayor's fears of increased homelessness following a welfare reform in Denmark.

Mar 11 • 06:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Culture After the 2011 Tragedy in Japan: Ellipsis and Respect for the Victims

This article examines how Japanese authors have reflected on trauma and cultural responses following the catastrophic events of 2011, particularly the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The last principal of Okawa Elementary, who lost his wife and father, amidst loss and conflict

As the anniversary of the 2011 earthquake approaches, a former principal reflects on the profound personal losses he endured during the disaster.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tsunami Evacuation Guidance Manual Established by Miyagi Prefectural Police at 10 Stations: Challenges and Unexpected Issues

The Miyagi Prefectural Police have developed a 'Tsunami Evacuation Guidance Manual' in response to the lessons learned from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, aiming to enhance the safety of evacuation operations.

Mar 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Firefighter Who Helped Others Was Swept Away by Tsunami... The Pain Left in the Community 'There's No Answer'

The article discusses the tragic impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on local firefighters, emphasizing the loss of lives in their efforts to save others.

Mar 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Trains swept away, ships stranded: A photographic comparison of before and after the earthquake and the ongoing recovery

The article presents a photographic comparison of the recovery process in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake 15 years ago.

Mar 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iraqi Accuses Washington of Manipulating Markets to Escape 'Tsunami' of Inflation

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses American officials of spreading fake news to manipulate global markets amid rising inflation concerns.

Mar 10 • 17:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Turning Back to Nuclear Power Fifteen Years After Fukushima

Fifteen years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, discussions on revisiting nuclear energy are reigniting amid ongoing shutdowns in the area and reflections on the disaster's impacts.

Mar 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Experiencing the Cold and Darkness of That Day, Reflecting on the Light - Kesennuma, Miyagi

A memorial event in Kesennuma, Japan, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, allowed participants to experience the harsh conditions faced by evacuees during the disaster.

Mar 10 • 11:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The ‘shock’ of vacant lots in the post-reconstruction city: future projections utilizing lessons from Tohoku

The city of Sukumo in Kochi Prefecture has developed a pre-reconstruction plan to prepare for potential natural disasters, reflecting on the slow recovery and population decline following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Unexpressed 'Thank You' to My Wife: A 71-Year-Old Husband Lives on After the Earthquake

A 71-year-old man from Sendai reflects on his daily ritual of visiting the gravesite of his wife and family, whom he lost in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Mar 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"I might have survived" regrets of the commander: the withdrawal order that couldn't be issued

The article reflects on the regrets of Naoto Takeuchi, the former head of the police department in Miyagi Prefecture, during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the difficult decisions he faced in issuing evacuation orders for the safety of his officers.

Mar 9 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Explanation: The Causes and Damage of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident, and the Current State

The article explains the causes and impacts of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster and discusses its present condition.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster: Mysteries Remain 15 Years Later, New Hypotheses on Hydrogen Explosion

Fifteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, ongoing investigations reveal unresolved mysteries and new theories about the incident and its aftermath.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mother's grief: 'Even if it was cowardly, I wanted him to live' - Her son perished in the tsunami while serving his duty

A mother reflects on the loss of her son, a police officer who died while evacuating residents during the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal Elections: Two Former Prime Ministers Swept Away in the Tsunami of Balendra's RSP, Only Prachanda Managed to Retain His Seat

In Nepal's March 5 general elections, only Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda of the Nepali Congress retained his seat amid a wave of victory for Balendra Shah's RSP, which won a significant majority.

Mar 8 • 15:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Unable to be a protector of life... The 56 civil service commissioners who lost their lives in the earthquake and their conflicts during disasters

A total of 56 civil service commissioners lost their lives during the Great East Japan Earthquake as they struggled to assist vulnerable populations like the elderly and disabled.

Mar 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Late closure of floodgates compared to tsunami arrival predictions at 155 facilities due to Kamchatka earthquake

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that 155 facilities closed their floodgates later than the predicted arrival time of the tsunami caused by the Kamchatka earthquake, particularly in Hokkaido, where many facilities failed to close in time.

Mar 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Japan raised a "great wall" against tsunamis: it measures 12.5 meters high and cost more than US$6.8 billion

Japan has constructed a 12.5-meter high concrete wall extending approximately 400 kilometers to protect its coastal regions from tsunamis, costing over US$6.8 billion.

Mar 4 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ozempic Tsunami is Rolling Over the Czechs and Moravians. Without a Change in Lifestyle, It's Just Wasted Money

The article discusses the impact of the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic in Czechia, emphasizing that without accompanying lifestyle changes, its effectiveness may be limited.

Mar 4 • 04:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

A strong earthquake occurred near the Indonesian island of Sumatra

A significant earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Sumatra, prompting local residents to flee their homes.

Mar 3 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Indonesia - No Tsunami Warning Issued

A strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Aceh province of Indonesia on Tuesday morning, with no tsunami warning issued by the country's geophysical agency.

Mar 3 • 06:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

A 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Sumatra Forced Residents to Flee Their Homes

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the western coast of Sumatra, prompting residents to evacuate their homes, though no tsunami warning was issued and no casualties have been reported yet.

Mar 3 • 05:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI Causes a 'Tsunami' in Electronics. Smartphone Prices Hit Record Highs, Sales Expected to Drop

A report from International Data Corporation indicates that a deepening memory component shortage will lead to smartphone manufacturers facing bankruptcy and record-high prices this year.

Feb 27 • 15:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The Big One: Waiting for the Catastrophe

The article discusses the looming threat of a massive earthquake and tsunami, detailing the personal experiences and evacuation preparations of residents in a danger zone.

Feb 27 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI tsunami for jobs... the US will be weakened, double blow to India!

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is threatening the job market globally, with warnings that it could disproportionately impact white-collar jobs in countries like the US and India.

Feb 26 • 06:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man whose wife 'killed herself after abuse tsunami' claims injury came from sex collar

Christopher Trybus is on trial for the manslaughter of his wife, Tarryn Baird, whom he is accused of driving to suicide through extensive domestic abuse.

Feb 25 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Powerful earthquake in Alaska

A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude struck near Alaska on Monday, with no tsunami warning issued for the area.

Feb 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nanda Tsunami combines sex, mysticism, and therapy in rap and goes viral with a hit that pays tribute to Pitty

Nanda Tsunami, a rising Brazilian rapper, fuses themes of sexuality, spirituality, and therapy in her music, gaining popularity with her hit 'P.I.T.T.Y' that has over 25 million streams.

Feb 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Between Borneo and Malaysia

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coasts of Borneo early on Monday, local time, according to the GFZ.

Feb 22 • 18:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Strong quake off the coast of Malaysia

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Borneo early Monday local time, with no tsunami warning issued following the event.

Feb 22 • 17:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Strong earthquake of 7.1 Richter off the coast of Malaysia

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coasts of Borneo early Monday, with no tsunami threat reported.

Feb 22 • 17:01 UTC

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