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Preliminary observations on the Japanese 3/11 earthquake and tsunami

This article, from a Professor of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, assesses the impacts of the recent earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, highlighting the success of the seismic damage mitigation efforts through strong building codes. It describes: (i) the earthquake; (ii) the tsunami; and (iii) the related fires that oc…
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Japan's unfolding disaster

This special report analyses the situation in Japan following the 8.9 earthquake which spawned one of the most powerful tsunamis on record. It states that Japan is among the best prepared countries in the world regarding earthquakes with quake-resistant buildings, drills for school children and households equipped with survival kits. It specifically add…

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