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Seven years after the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan, thousands along the northeast coast have rebuilt their lives alongside huge sea walls that experts say will protect them if another giant tsunami were to strike. While many residents initially welcomed the idea of the walls, they have become more critical over time.
Earthquake simulators have become a tourist draw at disaster education centers across Japan, with a growing number of foreign visitors eager to learn about the hazards of life in a seismically active country.
UN Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Walhström recently stressed that the effective disaster preparedness saved lives when the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in March, reports Japan Today. Follow the discussions at the Global Platform...
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