Major Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings in Northern Japan

58 articles · Updated · NHK WORLD · Apr 20

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 to 7.5 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido, with waves up to 10 feet expected and evacuation orders in place.
The event recalls the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but initial reports indicate nuclear plants in the affected region remain unaffected.

Will Japan’s advanced architecture withstand the predicted 10-foot tsunami wave?

Is this tremor a precursor to the predicted megaquake for Hokkaido?

Can Japan’s new warning systems overcome the forecasting failures of the 2011 disaster?

Has Japan's investment in seismic technology created a dangerous 'safety myth'?

What can the world's coastal cities learn from Japan's real-time disaster response?

How many older buildings, built to outdated codes, remain in the tsunami's path?