The New Year started with the first major global hazard event to make the western media:a series of earthqauakes including one measuring 7.6 in NW Japan. A Tsunami warning was put in place with some large waves arriving on the coast.
Alistair Hamill has started a useful thread for those wanting to know more, and social media is full of videos and images (which should be viewed with caution).
1/ A large M 7.5 ~ 25 mile deep earthquake struck the west coast of Japan today 1/1/24 at 0710 UTC. Shaking has been reported (see videos below) and a significant tsunami warning is in place.
— Alistair Hamill @lcgeography (@lcgeography) January 1, 2024
A thread 🧵
Map source: https://t.co/IjNYmvlLpp pic.twitter.com/Lm1TtrRJr6
It seems that the building codes in Japan have reduced the damage and casualties, but there have still been some fatalities and widespread damage. Sending best wishes to anyone in the area, or with family and friends in the area.
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