japan earthquake

Resurfacing of ‘Doomsday Fish’—A Warning for Japan’s Looming Mega-Quake?

A viral video of a rare oarfish surfacing near the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, that came one month back, had ignited fears about its association with impending natural disasters. According to Japanese folklore, this deep-sea creature, often referred to as the "Doomsday Fish," is believed to be a...

Why Is Japan Vulnerable To Frequent Natural Disasters?

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late Monday, shaking the Kyushu region. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor occurred at 9:19 PM local time (12:19 GMT) at a depth of 36 kilometers. Its epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometers off the coast of Miyazaki prefecture. Tsunami Warning...