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"[C]limate change is just a very, very expensive form of tax."

"I believe in climate change caused by human beings. What I'm skeptical about is the glib notion that it means the end of the world as we know it."

"The clock is no longer just ticking, it is banging."

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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast of northeastern Japan on Monday at 4:52 p.m. local time, at a depth of approximately 19 kilometers. The quake's magnitude was revised upward from an initial estimate of 7.4 or 7.5.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast of northeastern Japan on Monday at 4:52 p.m. local time, at a depth of approximately 19 kilometers. The quake's magnitude was revised upward from an initial estimate of 7.4 or 7.5.

Tsunami warnings were issued for the Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures, with waves of up to 3 meters forecast. The warnings were later downgraded to advisories, with maximum wave heights revised to 1 meter.

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Tsunami warnings were issued for the Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures, with waves of up to 3 meters forecast. The warnings were later downgraded to advisories, with maximum wave heights revised to 1 meter.

The largest tsunami wave recorded was 80 centimeters at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture. Smaller waves were observed at Miyako Port in Iwate, Urakawa in Hokkaido and Hachinohe Port in Aomori Prefecture.

The largest tsunami wave recorded was 80 centimeters at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture. Smaller waves were observed at Miyako Port in Iwate, Urakawa in Hokkaido and Hachinohe Port in Aomori Prefecture.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special weeklong advisory covering 182 municipalities across seven prefectures from Hokkaido to Chiba, warning of an increased risk of a magnitude 8 or greater earthquake. It was only the second time the alert had been issued since the system launched in December 2022.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special weeklong advisory covering 182 municipalities across seven prefectures from Hokkaido to Chiba, warning of an increased risk of a magnitude 8 or greater earthquake. It was only the second time the alert had been issued since the system launched in December 2022.

Evacuation orders were issued to nearly 172,000 residents across Hokkaido and Iwate, Aomori, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. A man in his 60s in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, was injured after falling down a staircase, the only reported injury as of Monday evening.

Evacuation orders were issued to nearly 172,000 residents across Hokkaido and Iwate, Aomori, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. A man in his 60s in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, was injured after falling down a staircase, the only reported injury as of Monday evening.

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency and plant operators, no abnormalities were reported at nuclear facilities in the affected region, including the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini plants. Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train services, suspended after the quake, resumed operations later Monday evening.

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According to the International Atomic Energy Agency and plant operators, no abnormalities were reported at nuclear facilities in the affected region, including the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini plants. Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train services, suspended after the quake, resumed operations later Monday evening.

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Climate change is making tsunamis deadlier by letting waves push further inland as sea levels rise. Coastal defenses like mangroves and coral reefs are being wiped out, stripping communities of natural protection. Governments must invest in early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure now — the compounding risks are too serious to ignore.

Climate change is making tsunamis deadlier by letting waves push further inland as sea levels rise. Coastal defenses like mangroves and coral reefs are being wiped out, stripping communities of natural protection. Governments must invest in early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure now — the compounding risks are too serious to ignore.

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Earth has survived five ice ages, massive earthquakes and tsunamis long before humans existed. CO₂ levels historically ran two to three times higher than today's 420 ppm with zero human involvement. Pinning every natural disaster on human activity shuts down legitimate scientific inquiry into the real, complex forces driving these events.

Earth has survived five ice ages, massive earthquakes and tsunamis long before humans existed. CO₂ levels historically ran two to three times higher than today's 420 ppm with zero human involvement. Pinning every natural disaster on human activity shuts down legitimate scientific inquiry into the real, complex forces driving these events.

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Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan lies atop four converging tectonic plates. The immense pressure generated by their interaction frequently results in seismic activity. Undersea earthquakes can further trigger devastating tsunamis. Consequently, Japan remains among the most earthquake-prone nations, where persistent geological instability significantly influences both infrastructure planning and daily life.

Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan lies atop four converging tectonic plates. The immense pressure generated by their interaction frequently results in seismic activity. Undersea earthquakes can further trigger devastating tsunamis. Consequently, Japan remains among the most earthquake-prone nations, where persistent geological instability significantly influences both infrastructure planning and daily life.

Japan has transformed tragedy into preparedness through early warning systems, digital tools such as STEP-A and real-time monitoring. Simultaneously, regular evacuation drills and school-based training strengthen response capabilities and embed awareness into daily life. By sharing these practices across the Asia-Pacific, Japan fosters resilient communities capable of responding swiftly and effectively to tsunami threats.

Japan has transformed tragedy into preparedness through early warning systems, digital tools such as STEP-A and real-time monitoring. Simultaneously, regular evacuation drills and school-based training strengthen response capabilities and embed awareness into daily life. By sharing these practices across the Asia-Pacific, Japan fosters resilient communities capable of responding swiftly and effectively to tsunami threats.

There's a 25% chance that there will be an 8 magnitude or greater earthquake in the Pacific Northwest before 2034, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 25% chance that there will be an 8 magnitude or greater earthquake in the Pacific Northwest before 2034, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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