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Alaska Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Advisory
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck 50 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 12:38 p.m. local time on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the southern peninsula after an initial warning; the U.S. Coast Guard evacuated its Kodiak base, and videos showed evacuations in Seward.
Alaska Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Advisory
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck 50 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 12:38 p.m. local time on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the southern peninsula after an initial warning; the U.S. Coast Guard evacuated its Kodiak base, and videos showed evacuations in Seward.
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36% Bias Score
Tokara Islands Earthquakes: 75% Evacuate, Principal Stays Behind
Over 1,800 earthquakes in three weeks forced 75% of Akusekijima's population to evacuate, but principal Yoshiro Tobo stayed to manage the island's evacuation center, highlighting the dedication and challenges faced in remote areas during natural disasters.
Tokara Islands Earthquakes: 75% Evacuate, Principal Stays Behind
Over 1,800 earthquakes in three weeks forced 75% of Akusekijima's population to evacuate, but principal Yoshiro Tobo stayed to manage the island's evacuation center, highlighting the dedication and challenges faced in remote areas during natural disasters.
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24% Bias Score
Guatemala Earthquakes Kill Four, Cause Widespread Damage
Two earthquakes, magnitudes 4.8 and 5.7, struck near Guatemala City on Tuesday, causing four deaths, hundreds of displaced people, and damage to infrastructure, primarily in Santa Maria de Jesus; the president suspended school and work in affected areas.
Guatemala Earthquakes Kill Four, Cause Widespread Damage
Two earthquakes, magnitudes 4.8 and 5.7, struck near Guatemala City on Tuesday, causing four deaths, hundreds of displaced people, and damage to infrastructure, primarily in Santa Maria de Jesus; the president suspended school and work in affected areas.
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20% Bias Score
Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake Preparedness: Insufficient Measures Highlight Urgent Need for Action
The Japanese government estimates a Nankai Trough megaquake could kill up to 298,000 people and cause \$2 trillion in damage, while current preparedness measures would only reduce casualties by 20 percent, prompting calls for enhanced disaster readiness.
Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake Preparedness: Insufficient Measures Highlight Urgent Need for Action
The Japanese government estimates a Nankai Trough megaquake could kill up to 298,000 people and cause \$2 trillion in damage, while current preparedness measures would only reduce casualties by 20 percent, prompting calls for enhanced disaster readiness.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Earthquake Risk: New Study Projects Catastrophic Losses
A new study estimates that a repeat of the 1884 Arenas del Rey earthquake in Spain would cause 5,000 deaths (rising to 11,000 in summer) and €100 billion in economic losses, due to increased population density in affected areas, highlighting the country's lack of preparedness for such a disaster.
Spanish Earthquake Risk: New Study Projects Catastrophic Losses
A new study estimates that a repeat of the 1884 Arenas del Rey earthquake in Spain would cause 5,000 deaths (rising to 11,000 in summer) and €100 billion in economic losses, due to increased population density in affected areas, highlighting the country's lack of preparedness for such a disaster.
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28% Bias Score
Tokyo Court Overturns 84 Billion Euro Fukushima Fine
A Tokyo appeals court overturned an 84 billion euro fine against four former Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) executives, who were found liable in 2022 for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, because the court deemed the tsunami unforeseeable; however, plaintiffs are calling for a larger fine.
Tokyo Court Overturns 84 Billion Euro Fukushima Fine
A Tokyo appeals court overturned an 84 billion euro fine against four former Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) executives, who were found liable in 2022 for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, because the court deemed the tsunami unforeseeable; however, plaintiffs are calling for a larger fine.
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36% Bias Score
Active Concord Fault Poses Significant Earthquake Risk to 300,000 in California
A new USGS study reveals the previously dormant Concord Fault in California's East Bay is actively creeping, posing a significant earthquake risk to over 300,000 residents due to its potential to cause a magnitude 6.7 or higher quake; the fault's location was previously misidentified, placing homes ...
Active Concord Fault Poses Significant Earthquake Risk to 300,000 in California
A new USGS study reveals the previously dormant Concord Fault in California's East Bay is actively creeping, posing a significant earthquake risk to over 300,000 residents due to its potential to cause a magnitude 6.7 or higher quake; the fault's location was previously misidentified, placing homes ...
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20% Bias Score
Japan Upgrades Earthquake Emergency Plan Amidst Rising Seismic Activity
Japan enacted an updated civil protection emergency plan this week to better prepare for earthquakes, prompted by a recent series of strong quakes on the Tokara Islands and the high likelihood of a magnitude 9 earthquake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years.
Japan Upgrades Earthquake Emergency Plan Amidst Rising Seismic Activity
Japan enacted an updated civil protection emergency plan this week to better prepare for earthquakes, prompted by a recent series of strong quakes on the Tokara Islands and the high likelihood of a magnitude 9 earthquake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years.
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52% Bias Score
900+ Earthquakes Strike Japan's Tokara Islands
More than 900 earthquakes, ranging from 1 to 5.5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, have hit Japan's Tokara Islands in the past two weeks, causing sleep disruption and fear among residents, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to advise preparedness for stronger quakes; no major damage ha...
900+ Earthquakes Strike Japan's Tokara Islands
More than 900 earthquakes, ranging from 1 to 5.5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, have hit Japan's Tokara Islands in the past two weeks, causing sleep disruption and fear among residents, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to advise preparedness for stronger quakes; no major damage ha...
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Earthquake Risk: Projected Casualties and Economic Losses
A new study using updated population data and geological information projects that a repeat of the 1884 Arenas del Rey earthquake in Spain would cause 5,000 deaths (60% probability), rising to 11,000 during peak tourist seasons, with €100 billion in economic losses, highlighting the need for better ...
Spanish Earthquake Risk: Projected Casualties and Economic Losses
A new study using updated population data and geological information projects that a repeat of the 1884 Arenas del Rey earthquake in Spain would cause 5,000 deaths (60% probability), rising to 11,000 during peak tourist seasons, with €100 billion in economic losses, highlighting the need for better ...
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32% Bias Score
Los Angeles Earthquake Amidst Ongoing Riots
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit eight miles off Manhattan Beach during riots in Los Angeles on Tuesday; over 700 people reported feeling the tremor, but no injuries or major damage occurred. The earthquake comes as 700 Marines and 2,100 National Guard members have been deployed to quell the four-day ...
Los Angeles Earthquake Amidst Ongoing Riots
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit eight miles off Manhattan Beach during riots in Los Angeles on Tuesday; over 700 people reported feeling the tremor, but no injuries or major damage occurred. The earthquake comes as 700 Marines and 2,100 National Guard members have been deployed to quell the four-day ...
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60% Bias Score
Earthquakes Strike Near Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base
Three earthquakes hit near Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on Thursday, the largest measuring 3.3 magnitude, causing no damage. The seismically active region, part of the Basin and Range Province, has a history of powerful tremors and is near the classified Area 51.
Earthquakes Strike Near Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base
Three earthquakes hit near Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on Thursday, the largest measuring 3.3 magnitude, causing no damage. The seismically active region, part of the Basin and Range Province, has a history of powerful tremors and is near the classified Area 51.
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36% Bias Score
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