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- 7.2 on the Richter scaleAFP: Six Dead, 100 Hurt as Quake Strikes Japan (June 14, 2008)
- Casualties reported
- 800 troops deployed to regionAFP: Six Dead, 100 Hurt as Quake Strikes Japan (June 14, 2008)
- Quake occurred in Iwate prefecture - 500 km north of Tokyo
- Quake struck 8:44 a.m. local time
- 2 minor quakes occurred less than 48 hours before this major quakeMainichi Daily News: 2 moderate quakes jolt Tohoku region (June 12, 2008)
- Aftershocks reported
- Some highways closed
- Two nuclear power stations at risk in the quake unaffectedNew Zealand Radio: Major earthquake strikes Japan (June 14, 2008)
- Daycare center affected, children and teachers hurtReuters: Children, teachers hurt in Japan after quake: TV (June 13, 2008)
- No tsunami warning issued
- Quake depth: 10 km
- Tremor focus 6 miles underground in Iwate and prefectures
- New earthquake warning system functioned, alert sounded moments before quake hit
- Japan: 20 percent of worldwide earthquakes
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Pre-quakes
- Two more moderate earthquakes jolted Japan before this bigger earthquake
- June 12, 2008: 3.7 earthquake hit Akita Prefecture in YuzawaMainichi Daily News: 2 moderate quakes jolt Tohoku region (June 12, 2008)
- June 12, 2008: 3.0 earthquake hit Yamagata Prefecture
- No casualties or property damage
- No tsunami warnings issued
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Japan Earthquake June 14 2008 Questions
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On an average day, how many earthquakes take place in Japan? 1 AnswerThe fact box from Reuters says "A tremor occurs in Japan at least every five minutes, and each year there are up to 2,000 quakes that can be felt by people" - ... read more -
Whats with all these earthquakes happening at the same time?? And why cant our scientists predict them? 2 AnswersWhen two techtonic plates grind against each other and do a shift, then the shifting happens all up and down the length of their front with each other, so you'l... read more -
June 14: What is one significant event that happened Today in History? 21 AnswersIn 1877 Flag Day was first observed. http://www.usflag.org/flag.day.html In 1885 teacher Bernard J. Cigrand held the first recognized observance of Flag Day h... read more
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Japan Earthquake June 14, 2008 - Two Pre-quakes
- Mainichi Daily News: 2 moderate quakes jolt Tohoku region (June 14, 2008)
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