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An Icelandic town is evacuated after a volcanic eruption sends lava into nearby homes

The Icelandic Meteorological Office said the eruption began just before 8:00 a.m. local time Sunday about a half mile from the town of Grindavík after a series of intense earthquakes.

WEKU

Iceland volcano: Battle to save Grindavik after lava reaches village destroying homes

At least three homes have been set on fire in Grindavik as lava flowed into the town and the main road into the area has been cut off

Evening Standard

Almost 100,000 Afghan children are in dire need of support, 3 months after earthquakes, UNICEF says

UNICEF says almost 100,000 children in Afghanistan direly need support, three months after earthquakes devastated the west of the country

The Independent UK

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Japan's Kishida visits quake-hit region as concerns rise about diseases in evacuation centers

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the country’s north-central region of Noto for the first time since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes to alleviate growing concern about slow relief work and the spread of diseases in evacuation centers

The Independent UK

Texas regulators limit oil and gas disposal wells in bid to reduce earthquakes in West Texas

Injecting saltwater back into the ground “is likely contributing to recent seismic activity,” the Railroad Commission of Texas has said.

The Texas Tribune

Woman In Her 90s Rescued Five Days After Deadly Earthquake Hit Japan

At least 126 people have lost their lives in the 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

International Business Times UK

Western Japan earthquakes have claimed 100 lives; rain and snow imperil already shaky ground

Aftershocks are threatening to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled Japan’s western coastline last week reached 100

The Independent UK

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King sends condolences to Japanese emperor over ‘devastating’ earthquakes

Charles said he and the Queen were following reports of the disaster closely.

Evening Standard

Turkey Opens First Major Trial Into Earthquake Deaths

Turkey on Wednesday opened the first major trial linked to the construction of buildings that crumbled in two massive February 2023 earthquakes that claimed more than 50,000 lives.

International Business Times

King Charles sends message to emperor of Japan after 'devastating' earthquakes

Monarch's support comes as Japanese PM warns of 'critical moment' in search for survivors

Evening Standard

Sighting Of 'Doomsday Fish' Linked To Earthquake In Japan

It is said that the oarfish run to the surface when there is a possibility of an earthquake or tsunami.

International Business Times UK

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 62 dead

Rescue workers and canine units are urgently sifting through rubble in the winter cold in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes in western Japan left at least 62 people dead and dozens believed trapped under collapsed buildings

The Independent UK

Why almost 150 earthquakes struck Japan in less than a day

A big earthquake rattled Japan’s northwestern coast on New Year’s day, killing dozens and rekindling fears of the tsunami that ravaged the nation’s northern region in 2011. It was one of about 150 to strike the region over the day.

The Times of India

How devastating was Monday’s earthquake in Japan?

At least 30 people have been killed in Ishikawa while many people are believed to be trapped under rubble.

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Death toll from Japan earthquakes rises to 48

The toll from the series of earthquakes that jolted Japan on New Year's Day rose to 48 on Tuesday, with several more injured, NHK World reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Japan: plane collision at Tokyo airport leaves five dead on coastguard aircraft but Japan Airlines passengers evacuate – as it happened

Six coastguards were on plane, which was delivering earthquake relief supplies, which hit Japan Airlines plane at Haneda airport

International Business Times UK

Death toll climbs to 30 After Multiple Earthquakes Hit Japan In A Day

The country is hit by quakes regularly as it sits on top of three tectonic plates.

The National (Scotland)

At least 30 dead as powerful earthquakes hit Japan's western coast

AT least 30 people are dead after a series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay…

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Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead Wednesday, as rescue workers fought to save those feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

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Powerful Earthquakes Strike Japan, Tsunami Warnings Issued For Western Coast

Japan issues tsunami warnings as powerful earthquakes rock the Sea of Japan. Dramatic footage shows homes collapsing, while authorities assure no nuclear l...

International Business Times

Major Japan Quake Triggers Tsunami Waves, Residents Told To Run

Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes that damaged homes, closed highways and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground.

The National (Scotland)

Japan issues tsunami warnings after series of strong earthquakes on west coast

Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline on Monday.

LiveScience

Balanced boulders on San Andreas fault suggest the 'Big One' won't be as destructive as once thought

A cluster of precariously balanced rocks in California hold secret clues to future earthquakes near Los Angeles.

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