The aim of the policy is to enable local governments that will provide support, and the prefectures expected to receive help, to conduct joint disaster drills and other preparations.

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An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island, on Sunday, the ...

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The Caribbean 7.6 earthquake has put at least 12 islands under a potential tsunami threat, as its effects are felt far and ...

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