Space junk is a serious issue. With advent of the Space Age, new vistas were opened and we could start conquering the final frontier. But as number of satellites went up exponentially over the course of the last century, the issue of space junk became harder to solve. A Japanese company is now planning to use laser to shoot down space junk.

<h2>But first, what is space junk?</h2>

The word space junk is used mostly in the context of remnants of defunct satellites that are still in orbit around the Earth. These literal 'skeletons' of what were the most advanced machines made by the humankind have crowded orbits around Earth so much that at this moment, there are literally thousands of such satellites drifting 'aimlessly' above Earth.

These satellites and other pieces of defunct machinery pose threat to functioning satellites. A collision with a dead satellite can damage the newer one greatly as satellites usually travel at speeds of hundreds of kilometres per minute.

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EX-Fusion, an Osaka-based startup in Japan is gearing up to offer a service that'll remove chunks of space debris. And it is planning to do so with the help of a laser beam fired from the ground.

There are several other Japanese startups in the race but EX-Fusion's ground-based approach is making it stand out from its competitors.

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In October last year, EX-Fusion struck a memorandum of understanding EOS Space Syatems, an Australian company that has &nbsp;tech to detect space debris.

<h2>So what's the plan?</h2>

EX-Fusion is aiming to place the laser in an observatory near Canberra. This observatory is operated by EOS Space. The first phase will involve&nbsp;setting up the laser so that it can target space debris measuring less than 10 cm. Space junk of this size and smaller is tough to detect.

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In the second phase, both companies will attempt space junk removal by powering up the laser beam to be fired from the surface of the Earth. The aim is to target the space debris in the opposing direction of its travel so that its speed decreases gradually and once it loses its speed, it enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up.

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Space junk is a serious issue. With advent of the Space Age, new vistas were opened and we could start conquering the final frontier. But as number of satellites went up exponentially over the course of the last century, the issue of space junk became harder to solve.

Space junk is a serious issue. With advent of the Space Age, new vistas were opened and we could start conquering the final frontier. But as number of satellites went up exponentially over the course of the last century, the issue of space junk became harder to solve. A Japanese company is now planning to use laser to shoot down space junk. But first, what is space junk? The word space junk is used mostly in the context of remnants of defunct satellites that are still in orbit around the Earth. These literal 'skeletons' of what were the most advanced machines made by the humankind have crowded orbits around Earth so much that at this moment, there are literally thousands of such satellites drifting 'aimlessly' above Earth. These satellites and other pieces of defunct machinery pose threat to functioning satellites. A collision with a dead satellite can damage the newer one greatly as satellites usually travel at speeds of hundreds of kilometres per minute. Watch | NASA unveils X-59 plane to test supersonic flight over US cities × EX-Fusion, an Osaka-based startup in Japan is gearing up to offer a service that'll remove chunks of space debris. And it is planning to do so with the help of a laser beam fired from the ground. There are several other Japanese startups in the race but EX-Fusion's ground-based approach is making it stand out from its competitors. Also Read | Astronauts reveal what space smells like, and it’s stinkier than you’d expect In October last year, EX-Fusion struck a memorandum of understanding EOS Space Syatems, an Australian company that has tech to detect space debris. So what's the plan? EX-Fusion is aiming to place the laser in an observatory near Canberra. This observatory is operated by EOS Space. The first phase will involve setting up the laser so that it can target space debris measuring less than 10 cm. Space junk of this size and smaller is tough to detect. Also Read | NASA’s Fermi telescope spots new gamma-ray beyond Milky Way, which could help solve cosmic mystery In the second phase, both companies will attempt space junk removal by powering up the laser beam to be fired from the surface of the Earth. The aim is to target the space debris in the opposing direction of its travel so that its speed decreases gradually and once it loses its speed, it enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up. (With inputs from agencies)

This Japanese startup wants to shoot down space junk using laser

An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight bound for the US was forced to return to Tokyo after a 55-year-old intoxicated passenger, believed to be American, bit a cabin attendant mid-flight. The assailant, heavily drunk, bit&nbsp;the crew member's arm, causing mild injuries.

This&nbsp;prompted the plane, carrying 159 passengers, to reverse course over the Pacific and land at Haneda airport, where the unruly passenger was handed over to the police.

The intoxicated passenger's assault on the cabin attendant raised concerns about in-flight safety. The crew member suffered injuries when the assailant bit her during the episode. The severity of the situation compelled the pilots to make the decision to turn back to Haneda airport, where law enforcement took custody of the disruptive passenger.

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<h2>Passenger's hazy memory</h2>

Reportedly, the 55-year-old passenger, when questioned by investigators, claimed to have no recollection of his behaviour. The lack of awareness about the incident adds a layer of mystery to the episode, leaving authorities to piece together the events leading up to the mid-flight altercation.

Social media users reacted to the incident with a mix of mock horror and concern. Some likened the episode to the "beginning of a zombie movie," highlighting the bizarre nature of the in-flight attack.

Additionally, the incident comes amid a series of aviation mishaps in Japan, including a near-catastrophic collision at Haneda and other incidents involving Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and Delta Air Lines.

Japan has witnessed several noteworthy aviation incidents within a short timeframe, heightening concerns about safety. The near-catastrophic collision at Haneda and other mishaps involving wing tips, contact between planes, and cockpit window issues have garnered attention. Aviation experts weigh in on potential contributing factors, including airport infrastructure challenges and extreme weather conditions.

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An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight bound for the US was forced to return to Tokyo after a 55-year-old intoxicated passenger, believed to be American, bit a cabin attendant mid-flight.

An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight bound for the US was forced to return to Tokyo after a 55-year-old intoxicated passenger, believed to be American, bit a cabin attendant mid-flight. The assailant, heavily drunk, bit the crew member's arm, causing mild injuries. This prompted the plane, carrying 159 passengers, to reverse course over the Pacific and land at Haneda airport, where the unruly passenger was handed over to the police. The intoxicated passenger's assault on the cabin attendant raised concerns about in-flight safety. The crew member suffered injuries when the assailant bit her during the episode. The severity of the situation compelled the pilots to make the decision to turn back to Haneda airport, where law enforcement took custody of the disruptive passenger. Also read | Qantas Airways issues full refund after passengers allege 10-hour flight ‘sitting in urine’ Passenger's hazy memory Reportedly, the 55-year-old passenger, when questioned by investigators, claimed to have no recollection of his behaviour. The lack of awareness about the incident adds a layer of mystery to the episode, leaving authorities to piece together the events leading up to the mid-flight altercation. Social media users reacted to the incident with a mix of mock horror and concern. Some likened the episode to the "beginning of a zombie movie," highlighting the bizarre nature of the in-flight attack. Additionally, the incident comes amid a series of aviation mishaps in Japan, including a near-catastrophic collision at Haneda and other incidents involving Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and Delta Air Lines. Japan has witnessed several noteworthy aviation incidents within a short timeframe, heightening concerns about safety. The near-catastrophic collision at Haneda and other mishaps involving wing tips, contact between planes, and cockpit window issues have garnered attention. Aviation experts weigh in on potential contributing factors, including airport infrastructure challenges and extreme weather conditions. Also watch | Fog engulfs northern India (With inputs from agencies)

US-bound flight diverts to Japan as ‘heavily drunk’ passenger bites cabin crew

In what seems to be addition to airplane related incidents in recent days, a Korean Air airplane struck a stationary Cathay Pacific plane at an airport in Japan. The planes 'came into contact' with each other while taxiing at the airport. Both airlines have confirmed the incident.

The fresh incident took place at New Chitose Airport which serves Sapporo on the northern island of Hokkaido.

"Our aircraft, which was stationary at the time with no customers nor crew onboard, was struck by a Korean Air A330 which was taxiing past," said Cathay Pacific in a statement.

Korean Air also issued a statement.

"A Korean Air aircraft came into contact with a Cathay aircraft during pushback at New Chitose (Sapporo) Airport when the third-party ground handler vehicle slipped due to heavy snow. There were no injuries and the airline is cooperating with all relevant authorities," said the airline.

As per Japan's public broadcaster NHK, the operator of the airport received information about the incident around 5:30 PM (0830 GMT).

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There was no information from either of the carriers about the extent of damage sustained by both airplanes.

Cathay Pacific however, said that its "flight CX583 from Sapporo to Hong Kong will not operate as scheduled."&nbsp;

As reported by Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, firefighters were kept on standby at New Chitose Airport after the collision between the two planes but there reportedly was no oil leak or any fire.

Hokkaido is currently witnessing extreme cold with several cities in the region experiencing snowfall. Media reports say that 46 flights were cancelled on Tuesday alone due to heavy snowfall.

<h2>Rules tightened</h2>

The aviation authorities in Japan are in alert mode after casualties on January 2 when a Japan Airlines plane struck a smaller coast guard plane at an airport in Haneda. While all 379 passengers on board the Japan Airlines plane escaped unhurt, five people in the smaller plane died. The Japan Airlines plane caught fire.

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The Japanese government tightened air traffic control protocols last week after January 2 incident.

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The new nationwide rules mandate that a staff member should be constantly monitoring a system which alerts ATC when runway incursions take place.

(With inputs from agencies)

In what seems to be addition to airplane related incidents in recent days, a Korean Air airplane struck a stationary Cathay Pacific plane at an airport in Japan.

In what seems to be addition to airplane related incidents in recent days, a Korean Air airplane struck a stationary Cathay Pacific plane at an airport in Japan. The planes 'came into contact' with each other while taxiing at the airport. Both airlines have confirmed the incident. The fresh incident took place at New Chitose Airport which serves Sapporo on the northern island of Hokkaido. "Our aircraft, which was stationary at the time with no customers nor crew onboard, was struck by a Korean Air A330 which was taxiing past," said Cathay Pacific in a statement. Korean Air also issued a statement. "A Korean Air aircraft came into contact with a Cathay aircraft during pushback at New Chitose (Sapporo) Airport when the third-party ground handler vehicle slipped due to heavy snow. There were no injuries and the airline is cooperating with all relevant authorities," said the airline. As per Japan's public broadcaster NHK, the operator of the airport received information about the incident around 5:30 PM (0830 GMT). Watch | India-Japan coast guards conduct 'Sahyog-Kaijin' exercise × There was no information from either of the carriers about the extent of damage sustained by both airplanes. Cathay Pacific however, said that its "flight CX583 from Sapporo to Hong Kong will not operate as scheduled." As reported by Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, firefighters were kept on standby at New Chitose Airport after the collision between the two planes but there reportedly was no oil leak or any fire. Hokkaido is currently witnessing extreme cold with several cities in the region experiencing snowfall. Media reports say that 46 flights were cancelled on Tuesday alone due to heavy snowfall. Rules tightened The aviation authorities in Japan are in alert mode after casualties on January 2 when a Japan Airlines plane struck a smaller coast guard plane at an airport in Haneda. While all 379 passengers on board the Japan Airlines plane escaped unhurt, five people in the smaller plane died. The Japan Airlines plane caught fire. Also Read | Boeing plane carrying 122 passengers in Japan erupts in flames after bird hit The Japanese government tightened air traffic control protocols last week after January 2 incident. Also Read | Japan: Boeing 737 plane returns to airport after crack in cockpit window The new nationwide rules mandate that a staff member should be constantly monitoring a system which alerts ATC when runway incursions take place. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan: Cathay Pacific and Korean Air planes ‘collide’ on airport runway

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday called for the constitution to be changed to ensure that South Korea is seen as the "primary foe" and warned his country did not intend to avoid war should it happen. North Korea should also plan for "Completely occupying, subjugating and reclaiming" South Korea in the event of a war, and South Koreans should also no longer be referred to as fellow countrymen, Kim added, calling for the severing of all inter-Korean communication.

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A US delegation, including two former senior US officials, has arrived in Taiwan for post-election talks. This, along with reinforcing the US goernment's time-honoured interest in maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait. Their arrival comes a day after Lai Ching-Te, from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party or DPP won the presidential elections on Saturday.

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A T'Way Air flight 216, a Boeing 737-800 with 122 passengers on board, faced a harrowing situation when a bird struck its starboard engine, leading to an emergency landing. The incident occurred as the plane was about to land at Incheon airport in South Korea&nbsp;around 9:30 pm.

According to TBS News Dig, a local outlet, a bird collided with the starboard engine during the approach, causing the engine to catch fire.

Alarming scenes unfolded as flames erupted from the engine, nearly reaching the plane's tail. The pilot decided to abort the initial landing, opting for an emergency landing to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew.

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<h2>Dramatic footage on social media</h2>

The severity of the situation was captured in a video shared on social media.

Clips from local Japanese television stations depicted the plane on fire as it attempted to land. Passengers on board also recorded footage showing flames sputtering from the engine, intensifying the tension during the emergency.

Watch the video here:

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A passenger, speaking to TBS News Dig, shared the emotional turmoil during the incident. "My hands were shaking, and my family couldn't even speak a single word, so I was really scared. I don't think I'll ever be able to fly again," expressed an unidentified passenger, highlighting the trauma experienced on board.

In a separate incident, All Nippon Airways' domestic flight 1182 faced safety concerns mid-air. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, en route to Toyama airport, returned to Sapporo-New Chitose airport after a crack was discovered on the cockpit window. There were no reported injuries among the 59 passengers and six crew members.

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The flight, operating in Japanese airspace, detected a crack on the outermost layer of the cockpit window, prompting the decision to return to the departure airport. Despite the mid-air disruption, all passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Adding to the recent string of aviation incidents, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX faced an emergency landing after one of its doors blew open minutes after take-off.&nbsp;

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A T'Way Air flight 216, a Boeing 737-800 with 122 passengers on board, faced a harrowing situation when a bird struck its starboard engine, leading to an emergency landing.

A T'Way Air flight 216, a Boeing 737-800 with 122 passengers on board, faced a harrowing situation when a bird struck its starboard engine, leading to an emergency landing. The incident occurred as the plane was about to land at Incheon airport in South Korea around 9:30 pm. According to TBS News Dig, a local outlet, a bird collided with the starboard engine during the approach, causing the engine to catch fire. Alarming scenes unfolded as flames erupted from the engine, nearly reaching the plane's tail. The pilot decided to abort the initial landing, opting for an emergency landing to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew. Also read | Alaska Incident: Which Indian airlines fly the Boeing 737 MAX? Dramatic footage on social media The severity of the situation was captured in a video shared on social media. Clips from local Japanese television stations depicted the plane on fire as it attempted to land. Passengers on board also recorded footage showing flames sputtering from the engine, intensifying the tension during the emergency. Watch the video here: × A passenger, speaking to TBS News Dig, shared the emotional turmoil during the incident. "My hands were shaking, and my family couldn't even speak a single word, so I was really scared. I don't think I'll ever be able to fly again," expressed an unidentified passenger, highlighting the trauma experienced on board. In a separate incident, All Nippon Airways' domestic flight 1182 faced safety concerns mid-air. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, en route to Toyama airport, returned to Sapporo-New Chitose airport after a crack was discovered on the cockpit window. There were no reported injuries among the 59 passengers and six crew members. Also read | Boeing 737 Max 9 door blowout: US Aviation watchdog increases oversight of Boeing The flight, operating in Japanese airspace, detected a crack on the outermost layer of the cockpit window, prompting the decision to return to the departure airport. Despite the mid-air disruption, all passengers and crew members remained unharmed. Adding to the recent string of aviation incidents, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX faced an emergency landing after one of its doors blew open minutes after take-off. (With inputs from agencies)

Boeing plane carrying 122 passengers in Japan erupts in flames after bird hit

The Indian and Japanese Coast Guards have recently conducted a successful joint exercise named 'Sahyog Kaijin' off the coast of Chennai. This exercise is a part of the ongoing collaboration between the two countries under the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed in 2006.

India-Japan coast guards conduct 'Sahyog-Kaijin' exercise

In what can become another bad PR day for Boeing after the recent Alaska Airlines incident, one of its 737 planes had to return to an airport in Japan after a crack was found in the cockpit window. The Boeing 737-800 plane, being operated by All Nippon Airways, was to travel from Sapporo to Toyama.

However, shortly after take-off from Sapporo-New Chitose airport, the crack in the cockpit window was seen. Reuters cited an airline spokesperson who said that the crack was found on outermost of the four layers of cockpit windows. The plane was soon turned back and made a landing at Sapporo.

"The crack was not something that affected the flight's control or pressurisation," the ANA spokesperson said, as quoted by Reuters.

At the time, there were 59 passengers and six crew in the plane. The aircraft involved in the incident was not a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane.

Boeing 737 MAX 9 is currently in news and also a matter of official investigation in the US after the Alaska Airlines incident last week.

<h2>What happened in Alaska Airlines incident?</h2>

On January 5, a door plug of the fuselage of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 fell off shortly after it took off from international airport in Portland, USA. This caused panel of the plane's body to fall off while it was still thousands of feet above the ground. Depressurisation of the cabin soon followed and objects began being sucked out of the plane through the gaping hole.

Fortunately, the pilots were able to control the aircraft and make an emergency landing in Oregon, Portland. There were no casualties or major injuries among the travellers and the crew.

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Boeing's 737 series and the 'series of mishaps'

Boeing's 737 plans have been associated with accidents and fatal crashes in recent years. After horrific crashes involving planes in the series, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft was grounded across the world.

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Boeing's image, as well as its shares, have taken a hit, tanking by almost 40 per cent since 2019. The rival Airbus meanwhile has gained with its shares climbing 25 per cent in the same time period.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into Boeing following the Alaska Airlines incident.

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In what can become another bad PR day for Boeing after the recent Alaska Airlines incident, one of its 737 planes had to return to an airport in Japan after a crack was found in the cockpit window.

In what can become another bad PR day for Boeing after the recent Alaska Airlines incident, one of its 737 planes had to return to an airport in Japan after a crack was found in the cockpit window. The Boeing 737-800 plane, being operated by All Nippon Airways, was to travel from Sapporo to Toyama. However, shortly after take-off from Sapporo-New Chitose airport, the crack in the cockpit window was seen. Reuters cited an airline spokesperson who said that the crack was found on outermost of the four layers of cockpit windows. The plane was soon turned back and made a landing at Sapporo. "The crack was not something that affected the flight's control or pressurisation," the ANA spokesperson said, as quoted by Reuters. At the time, there were 59 passengers and six crew in the plane. The aircraft involved in the incident was not a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane. Boeing 737 MAX 9 is currently in news and also a matter of official investigation in the US after the Alaska Airlines incident last week. What happened in Alaska Airlines incident? On January 5, a door plug of the fuselage of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 fell off shortly after it took off from international airport in Portland, USA. This caused panel of the plane's body to fall off while it was still thousands of feet above the ground. Depressurisation of the cabin soon followed and objects began being sucked out of the plane through the gaping hole. Fortunately, the pilots were able to control the aircraft and make an emergency landing in Oregon, Portland. There were no casualties or major injuries among the travellers and the crew. Watch | Boeing CEO: Will make sure mistake "can never happen again" × Boeing's 737 series and the 'series of mishaps' Boeing's 737 plans have been associated with accidents and fatal crashes in recent years. After horrific crashes involving planes in the series, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft was grounded across the world. Also Read | Boeing's mid-air door blowout: US transportation head gives no timeline for return of 737 Max 9 planes Boeing's image, as well as its shares, have taken a hit, tanking by almost 40 per cent since 2019. The rival Airbus meanwhile has gained with its shares climbing 25 per cent in the same time period. The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into Boeing following the Alaska Airlines incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan: Boeing 737 plane returns to airport after crack in cockpit window

Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do. More than 15 per cent of the women reported that their partners do not do any household chores.

<h2>Unhappy in marriage</h2>

The annual survey by Japan's Shufu Job Shoken, a private research institute, found that more than half or 55.3 per cent of married women were unhappy with the amount of work their partners did at home.&nbsp;

As per South China Morning Post (SCMP), nearly 40 per cent voiced their displeasure over their husbands only extending "a little help". Not only that, 15.5 per cent reported that their spouses never cooked, cleaned or even took care of their children.

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This is the highest level of dissatisfaction recorded since the research institute started undertaking the survey three years ago.

<h2>Men fail to meet standards</h2>

The level of content was the lowest ever recorded. Men continued to fail to meet their wives' standards.

Of the 510 survey respondents, only about 16.7 per cent of the women said their husbands did "enough" and that they were satisfied by their partners' efforts. Another 28 per cent said that while their partners did "a little" they had "no complaints".

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The grievances by women ranged from very specific to general. As per the SCMP report specific complaints included those about men not even taking care of their own mess.

"He doesn’t unroll his balled-up socks and leaves them on the floor instead of putting them in the washing machine," said a woman.

Others complained that their husbands seemed to lack awareness of what household chores needed to be, and their tasks were overlooked until their wives stepped in.

(With inputs from agencies)

Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do.

Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do. More than 15 per cent of the women reported that their partners do not do any household chores. Unhappy in marriage The annual survey by Japan's Shufu Job Shoken, a private research institute, found that more than half or 55.3 per cent of married women were unhappy with the amount of work their partners did at home. As per South China Morning Post (SCMP), nearly 40 per cent voiced their displeasure over their husbands only extending "a little help". Not only that, 15.5 per cent reported that their spouses never cooked, cleaned or even took care of their children. Also read | Texas: Man arrested for filming himself, six others gang-raping two toddlers in mall bathroom This is the highest level of dissatisfaction recorded since the research institute started undertaking the survey three years ago. Men fail to meet standards The level of content was the lowest ever recorded. Men continued to fail to meet their wives' standards. Of the 510 survey respondents, only about 16.7 per cent of the women said their husbands did "enough" and that they were satisfied by their partners' efforts. Another 28 per cent said that while their partners did "a little" they had "no complaints". Also read | Archaeologists uncover lost cities which existed 2,000 years ago in Ecuadorian Amazon The grievances by women ranged from very specific to general. As per the SCMP report specific complaints included those about men not even taking care of their own mess. "He doesn’t unroll his balled-up socks and leaves them on the floor instead of putting them in the washing machine," said a woman. Others complained that their husbands seemed to lack awareness of what household chores needed to be, and their tasks were overlooked until their wives stepped in. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese men continue to disappoint their wives; most women say husbands don't do 'enough' around home

International superstar Yoshiki is now the first Japanese performer to receive a handprint and footprint ceremony at TCL, the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.

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While Japan is still reeling from the powerful New Year’s Day earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency, on Tuesday (Jan 9) reported another magnitude 6.0 earthquake off central Japan. Meanwhile, officials said that the death toll from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake which struck central Japan on January 1 crossed the 200-mark on Tuesday.&nbsp;

<h2>Another powerful earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued</h2>

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Sea of Japan coast, rattling the same part of the country where the powerful New Year’s Day tremor and its aftershocks caused widespread destruction and killed more than 200 people.&nbsp;

However, no tsunami warning was issued. There was no immediate update about any casualties after the recent earthquake.&nbsp;

<h2>Death toll after New Year’s Day quake crosses 200</h2>

The death toll from a 7.6 magnitude earthquake which struck Japan on New Year’s Day has risen to 202 people up from the previously reported 180, with the number of those unaccounted for decreasing from 120 to 102.&nbsp;

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The New Year’s Day quake toppled buildings, caused fires and knocked out infrastructure on the Noto Peninsula on Japan’s main island Honshu. The region was also struck by more than 1,200 aftershocks which rattled the area.&nbsp;

The rise in death toll reported by the Ishikawa regional authorities came as thousands of rescuers deployed in the region continued to battle blocked roads, snow, and poor weather to clear the wreckage.&nbsp;

The rescue efforts have continued for eight days now, as nearly 3,500 people are still stuck in isolated communities, with heavy snow in places making matters worse.&nbsp;

As of Monday (Jan 8), there were nearly 30,000 people living in around 400 government shelters which are struggling to provide adequate food, water and heating.&nbsp;

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At least 60,000 households were without running water and 15,600 had no electricity supply, reported news agency AFP citing officials.&nbsp;

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers, on Tuesday (Jan 9), to “make efforts of resolving the state of isolation (of communities) and continue tenacious rescue activities.”&nbsp;

He also urged secondary evacuations to other regions outside the quake-hit area, top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters.

(With inputs from agencies)

While Japan is still reeling from the powerful New Year’s Day earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency, on Tuesday (Jan 9) reported another magnitude 6.0 earthquake off central Japan.

While Japan is still reeling from the powerful New Year’s Day earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency, on Tuesday (Jan 9) reported another magnitude 6.0 earthquake off central Japan. Meanwhile, officials said that the death toll from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake which struck central Japan on January 1 crossed the 200-mark on Tuesday. Another powerful earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Sea of Japan coast, rattling the same part of the country where the powerful New Year’s Day tremor and its aftershocks caused widespread destruction and killed more than 200 people. However, no tsunami warning was issued. There was no immediate update about any casualties after the recent earthquake. Death toll after New Year’s Day quake crosses 200 The death toll from a 7.6 magnitude earthquake which struck Japan on New Year’s Day has risen to 202 people up from the previously reported 180, with the number of those unaccounted for decreasing from 120 to 102. ALSO READ | Miracle! Woman in her 90s pulled out of debris five days after Japan 7.6 earthquake The New Year’s Day quake toppled buildings, caused fires and knocked out infrastructure on the Noto Peninsula on Japan’s main island Honshu. The region was also struck by more than 1,200 aftershocks which rattled the area. The rise in death toll reported by the Ishikawa regional authorities came as thousands of rescuers deployed in the region continued to battle blocked roads, snow, and poor weather to clear the wreckage. The rescue efforts have continued for eight days now, as nearly 3,500 people are still stuck in isolated communities, with heavy snow in places making matters worse. As of Monday (Jan 8), there were nearly 30,000 people living in around 400 government shelters which are struggling to provide adequate food, water and heating. ALSO READ | Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 161, number of missing crosses 320 At least 60,000 households were without running water and 15,600 had no electricity supply, reported news agency AFP citing officials. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers, on Tuesday (Jan 9), to “make efforts of resolving the state of isolation (of communities) and continue tenacious rescue activities.” He also urged secondary evacuations to other regions outside the quake-hit area, top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters. (With inputs from agencies)

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The death toll from a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day has risen to 161, reported AFP news agency citing local authorities on Monday (Jan 8). The number of unaccounted people&nbsp;more than&nbsp;tripled from 103 to 323, it said citing&nbsp;a list published by local authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Rescue efforts underway</h2>

Earlier on Monday it had been reported that the number of those missing had fallen to 103 from 195. However, the number tripled after&nbsp;Wajima, one of the worst-hit places after the January 1 earthquake, raised the&nbsp;number of people unaccounted for&nbsp;from 31 to 281, reported AFP.&nbsp;

According to local officials, snow has complicated rescue efforts after the earthquake, the shockwaves from which toppled buildings, sparked a major fire and triggered tsunami waves over a metre high.

Japan has since deployed thousands of rescue workers across the country. However, their efforts have been hampered by an estimated 1,000 landslides following the earthquake. To make matters worse, the region has also been blanketed in snow in the last two days.&nbsp;

The regional government has warned that continuous rain would lead to more landslides and heavy snow could cause more buildings to collapse under its weight.

The drop in temperature might also worsen conditions for more than 28,800 people in 404 government shelters.&nbsp;

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As many as 2,000 people in several communities in the remote peninsula have been cut off due to damaged roads. Additionally, landslides have blocked aid vehicles carrying relief materials for areas suffering water and power outages.&nbsp;

The New Year started on a sombre note for Japan as on the afternoon of January 1, the powerful quake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country.

“The first priority has been to rescue people under the rubble, and to reach isolated communities,” said Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in an interview with NHK on Sunday.

He also spoke about how the military has sent small groups of troops to each of the isolated communities on foot. The government has also “deployed various police and fire department helicopters” to reach them, Kishida added.&nbsp;

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As of Sunday (Jan 7), around 20,700 households in the wider Ishikawa region remained without electricity and more than 66,100 households were without water, reported AFP.&nbsp;

<h2>Woman in her 90s pulled out of debris</h2>

The updated death toll came a day after a woman in her 90s was miraculously pulled alive from a collapsed house in the western region of the earthquake-hit country.&nbsp;

The woman from Suzu City, Ishikawa prefecture, defied the odds as well as death to emerge alive out of the rubble nearly five days after one of the most devastating earthquakes to hit Japan in recent history.

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“Hang in there!” rescuers were heard calling to the woman amid rain, reported AFP citing a police footage posted on social media. “You're gonna be OK!” they said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The death toll from a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day has risen to 161, reported AFP news agency citing local authorities on Monday (Jan 8). The number of unaccounted people more than tripled from 103 to 323, it said citing a list published by local authorities.

The death toll from a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day has risen to 161, reported AFP news agency citing local authorities on Monday (Jan 8). The number of unaccounted people more than tripled from 103 to 323, it said citing a list published by local authorities. Rescue efforts underway Earlier on Monday it had been reported that the number of those missing had fallen to 103 from 195. However, the number tripled after Wajima, one of the worst-hit places after the January 1 earthquake, raised the number of people unaccounted for from 31 to 281, reported AFP. According to local officials, snow has complicated rescue efforts after the earthquake, the shockwaves from which toppled buildings, sparked a major fire and triggered tsunami waves over a metre high. Japan has since deployed thousands of rescue workers across the country. However, their efforts have been hampered by an estimated 1,000 landslides following the earthquake. To make matters worse, the region has also been blanketed in snow in the last two days. The regional government has warned that continuous rain would lead to more landslides and heavy snow could cause more buildings to collapse under its weight. The drop in temperature might also worsen conditions for more than 28,800 people in 404 government shelters. ALSO READ | Miracle! Woman in her 90s pulled out of debris five days after Japan 7.6 earthquake As many as 2,000 people in several communities in the remote peninsula have been cut off due to damaged roads. Additionally, landslides have blocked aid vehicles carrying relief materials for areas suffering water and power outages. The New Year started on a sombre note for Japan as on the afternoon of January 1, the powerful quake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country. “The first priority has been to rescue people under the rubble, and to reach isolated communities,” said Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in an interview with NHK on Sunday. He also spoke about how the military has sent small groups of troops to each of the isolated communities on foot. The government has also “deployed various police and fire department helicopters” to reach them, Kishida added. ALSO READ | Explained | How does Japan maintain its stoic resilience amid major earthquakes? As of Sunday (Jan 7), around 20,700 households in the wider Ishikawa region remained without electricity and more than 66,100 households were without water, reported AFP. Woman in her 90s pulled out of debris The updated death toll came a day after a woman in her 90s was miraculously pulled alive from a collapsed house in the western region of the earthquake-hit country. The woman from Suzu City, Ishikawa prefecture, defied the odds as well as death to emerge alive out of the rubble nearly five days after one of the most devastating earthquakes to hit Japan in recent history. ALSO READ | Data Lab: Japan felt its biggest west coast quake in 125 years, but it wasn’t a replay of Turkey’s tragedy “Hang in there!” rescuers were heard calling to the woman amid rain, reported AFP citing a police footage posted on social media. “You're gonna be OK!” they said. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 161, number of missing crosses 320

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XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, led by Japan in collaboration with NASA and ESA, has provided a first sneak peek into the X-ray cosmos. The XRISM, launched on September 6, 2023, presented a snapshot capturing a cluster of hundreds of galaxies and a spectrum of stellar wreckage in a neighbouring galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of their chemical makeup.

“XRISM will provide the international science community with a new glimpse of the hidden X-ray sky. We’ll not only see X-ray images of these sources but also study their compositions, motions, and physical states,” explained Richard Kelley, the US principal investigator for XRISM at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre.

The XRISM mission spearheaded by JAXA is designed to detect X-rays with energies up to 12,000 electron volts.

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This cutting-edge technology will scrutinise the universe’s hottest regions, largest structures, and objects with the strongest gravity, offering insights beyond what visible light can provide.

The mission boasts two instruments, Resolve and Xtend, each playing a crucial role in unraveling the secrets of the cosmos.&nbsp;Using Resolve, the mission's team examined N132D, a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

The resulting spectrum showcased peaks associated with various elements, offering the most detailed X-ray spectrum of the object ever obtained.

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Brian Williams, NASA’s XRISM project scientist at Goddard, remarked, “Resolve will allow us to see the shapes of these lines in a way never possible before, letting us determine not only the abundances of the various elements present but also their temperatures, densities, and directions of motion at unprecedented levels of precision.”

Xtend, the second instrument, is an X-ray imager with a wide field of view. Capturing an X-ray image of Abell 2319, a rich galaxy cluster undergoing a major merger event, Xtend showcased its capability to observe areas 60 percent larger than the apparent size of the full moon.

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“Even before the end of the commissioning process, Resolve is already exceeding our expectations. Our goal was to achieve a spectral resolution of 7 electron volts with the instrument, but now that it’s in orbit, we’re achieving 5. What that means is we’ll get even more detailed chemical maps with each spectrum XRISM captures,” said Lillian Reichenthal, NASA’s XRISM project manager at Goddard.

(With inputs from agencies)

XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, led by Japan in collaboration with NASA and ESA, has provided a first sneak peek into the X-ray cosmos.

XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, led by Japan in collaboration with NASA and ESA, has provided a first sneak peek into the X-ray cosmos. The XRISM, launched on September 6, 2023, presented a snapshot capturing a cluster of hundreds of galaxies and a spectrum of stellar wreckage in a neighbouring galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of their chemical makeup. “XRISM will provide the international science community with a new glimpse of the hidden X-ray sky. We’ll not only see X-ray images of these sources but also study their compositions, motions, and physical states,” explained Richard Kelley, the US principal investigator for XRISM at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre. The XRISM mission spearheaded by JAXA is designed to detect X-rays with energies up to 12,000 electron volts. Also Read | Want to fly your name to Moon? Here’s how NASA campaign can help This cutting-edge technology will scrutinise the universe’s hottest regions, largest structures, and objects with the strongest gravity, offering insights beyond what visible light can provide. The mission boasts two instruments, Resolve and Xtend, each playing a crucial role in unraveling the secrets of the cosmos. Using Resolve, the mission's team examined N132D, a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The resulting spectrum showcased peaks associated with various elements, offering the most detailed X-ray spectrum of the object ever obtained. Also Read | Sulfuric acid-laden Venusian clouds reveal potential for extraterrestrial life: New study Brian Williams, NASA’s XRISM project scientist at Goddard, remarked, “Resolve will allow us to see the shapes of these lines in a way never possible before, letting us determine not only the abundances of the various elements present but also their temperatures, densities, and directions of motion at unprecedented levels of precision.” Xtend, the second instrument, is an X-ray imager with a wide field of view. Capturing an X-ray image of Abell 2319, a rich galaxy cluster undergoing a major merger event, Xtend showcased its capability to observe areas 60 percent larger than the apparent size of the full moon. Watch | Bangladesh Elections: What's at stake? | Inside South Asia × “Even before the end of the commissioning process, Resolve is already exceeding our expectations. Our goal was to achieve a spectral resolution of 7 electron volts with the instrument, but now that it’s in orbit, we’re achieving 5. What that means is we’ll get even more detailed chemical maps with each spectrum XRISM captures,” said Lillian Reichenthal, NASA’s XRISM project manager at Goddard. (With inputs from agencies)

Spectacular! Japan's XRISM satellite provides first glimpse into X-ray cosmos

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Japan Earthquake: Losses to touch $6.4 billion, death toll climbs to 98

Insured losses from the devastating earthquake in Japan could reach $6.4 billion, according to an estimate from US-based catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Co (KCC). At least 98 people were killed in the earthquake, and hundreds of others were reported injured or missing.

Japan earthquake losses to touch $6.4 bn, death toll rises to 98

The death toll from the major earthquake, that rocked Japan on Monday (Jan 1), reached 126 on Saturday (Jan 6) as the rescuers combed through debris to recover trapped bodies.

The authorities said that 210 people were still missing five days after a 7.5 magnitude quake hit the Ishikawa region of Japan's main Honshu island.

The rescue efforts in the country have been hampered due to harsh winter conditions, with forecasts of rain, snow and falling temperatures in the coming days.

Damaged roads, that have been ripped apart by huge cracks, are also obstructing rescuers from finding survivors.

<h2>Miraculous rescue</h2>

More than 72 hours after the quake, on Thursday, two elderly women were pulled from the remains of their home in Wajima. One of them was rescued by a search dog named Jennifer.

Defence Minister Minoru Kihara released a statement on Thursday (Jan 4) informing that the elderly was rescued by Jennifer who is one of the specially trained canines deployed to the regions hardest hit by the quake.

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"The Self-Defence Forces had rescued 122 people by yesterday, including an elderly woman in a house in Wajima City, who was found and rescued by a search dog (Jennifer)," Kihara wrote on X.

Around 30,000 households in the Ishikawa region still remain without electricity. 89,800 homes in Ishikawa and two other regions are without water, while hundreds of people are living in government shelters.

<h2>We pray for souls of deceased, says PM Kishida&nbsp;</h2>

After the local authorities released a statement saying that 126 people were confirmed dead in the devastating quake, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, in a posting, said, "We sincerely pray for the repose of the souls of those who have passed away."

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He called an emergency meeting where he instructed his ministers to urgently and swiftly" repair roads to help hundreds of people in cut-off areas.

Around 23,200 households were without electricity in Ishikawa and more than 66,400 were without running water.&nbsp;

Ishikawa governor Hiroshi Hase said, "We are facing extremely severe situations", during a disaster management meeting.

Restoration of running water will take a long time "as many water pipes have cracks", he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The death toll from the major earthquake, that rocked Japan on Monday (Jan 1), reached 126 on Saturday (Jan 6) as the rescuers combed through debris to recover trapped bodies.

The death toll from the major earthquake, that rocked Japan on Monday (Jan 1), reached 126 on Saturday (Jan 6) as the rescuers combed through debris to recover trapped bodies. The authorities said that 210 people were still missing five days after a 7.5 magnitude quake hit the Ishikawa region of Japan's main Honshu island. The rescue efforts in the country have been hampered due to harsh winter conditions, with forecasts of rain, snow and falling temperatures in the coming days. Damaged roads, that have been ripped apart by huge cracks, are also obstructing rescuers from finding survivors. Miraculous rescue More than 72 hours after the quake, on Thursday, two elderly women were pulled from the remains of their home in Wajima. One of them was rescued by a search dog named Jennifer. Defence Minister Minoru Kihara released a statement on Thursday (Jan 4) informing that the elderly was rescued by Jennifer who is one of the specially trained canines deployed to the regions hardest hit by the quake. Also read: Indian PM Modi writes to Japanese counterpart Kishida, expresses condolence over loss of lives in quake "The Self-Defence Forces had rescued 122 people by yesterday, including an elderly woman in a house in Wajima City, who was found and rescued by a search dog (Jennifer)," Kihara wrote on X. Around 30,000 households in the Ishikawa region still remain without electricity. 89,800 homes in Ishikawa and two other regions are without water, while hundreds of people are living in government shelters. We pray for souls of deceased, says PM Kishida After the local authorities released a statement saying that 126 people were confirmed dead in the devastating quake, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, in a posting, said, "We sincerely pray for the repose of the souls of those who have passed away." Also read: Japan Earthquake: Search dog rescues elderly woman trapped inside damaged house He called an emergency meeting where he instructed his ministers to urgently and swiftly" repair roads to help hundreds of people in cut-off areas. Around 23,200 households were without electricity in Ishikawa and more than 66,400 were without running water. Ishikawa governor Hiroshi Hase said, "We are facing extremely severe situations", during a disaster management meeting. Restoration of running water will take a long time "as many water pipes have cracks", he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Death toll in Japan earthquake reaches 126 as harsh weather conditions hamper rescue efforts

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Japan's deadliest quake: Day 6 of rescue operations

The new year started on a sombre&nbsp;note for Japan&nbsp;as at approximately 4:10 pm on January 1, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country.

What makes this earthquake particularly unexpected is its occurrence on the west coast of the country, as opposed to the east, which has experienced the most earthquakes in the history of Japan.

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"In the last 125 years, the Ishikawa Prefecture has seen about 30 earthquakes in the region, and they have not been major ones. In its entire documented history, this is the largest earthquake to have occurred on the west coast," Dr Kusala Rajendran, a national award-winning seismologist and a retired earth sciences professor from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, told WION.

The tremors of this earthquake reverberated as far as Tokyo, situated 300 km (185 miles) away.

But what makes Japan so prone to earthquakes?

<h2>The tectonic plate mechanism</h2>

Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates collide, and one slides beneath the other, resulting in the sudden release of energy.

"Japan is located on four major tectonic plates - the Pacific plate, North American plate, Philippine plate, and the Eurasian plate," Dr Rajendran said.

The existence of these four plates, grinding against each other, makes the region very complex.

However, the Noto earthquake serves as a testament to the cultivation of resilience. The impact could have been far more devastating if not for Japan's dedicated focus on mitigating disaster risks.

According to Dr Rajendran, the death toll has exceeded 100 solely because the earthquake occurred on the west coast. If it had happened on the east coast, where Tokyo is situated, measures could have been taken more effectively to handle or reduce the toll.&nbsp;

But in general, Japan heavily invests in preventive measures, using advanced early-warning systems that transmit alerts about significant earthquakes to mobile phones and TVs, occasionally interrupting live broadcasts.

In February 2022, Turkey faced a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that tragically claimed over 59,000 lives. The strikingly lower casualty count in Japan, despite experiencing a quake of comparable magnitude, highlights the effectiveness of Japan's progressive resilience-building efforts over time, distinguishing it from other nations.

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Local governments and businesses engage in thorough disaster planning and training. In response to the disaster, Ishikawa Prefecture, covering the Noto Peninsula, swiftly established a Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters.

By the afternoon of January 2, NHK's broadcasts displayed images of emergency responders assessing damage and residents receiving aid from relief workers.

Concurrently, amidst ongoing recovery efforts, many New Year traditions persisted. On Japanese Twitter (now X), the leading trending topic early on January 2 was the Hakone Ekiden, an annual long-distance race.

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JR East, responsible for operating trains in the quake-affected regions, had its bullet-train lines operational again by 3 pm on January 2—less than 24 hours after the earthquake struck.

If there is a large earthquake in the Himalayan range, which Dr Rajendran says is overdue, the Delhi NCR region is going to face a big problem owing to the fact that most of its high-rise buildings and metro pillars stand on soft alluvial soil, which is a pile-up of sediments transported by river.

"The Japan earthquake is a reminder for everyone to make earthquake education&nbsp;and preparedness a priority," Dr Rajendran reminds with caution.

The new year started on a sombre note for Japan as at approximately 4:10 pm on January 1, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country.

The new year started on a sombre note for Japan as at approximately 4:10 pm on January 1, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country. What makes this earthquake particularly unexpected is its occurrence on the west coast of the country, as opposed to the east, which has experienced the most earthquakes in the history of Japan. Map showing the epicentre of the the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on Jan 1. Map credit: AFP "In the last 125 years, the Ishikawa Prefecture has seen about 30 earthquakes in the region, and they have not been major ones. In its entire documented history, this is the largest earthquake to have occurred on the west coast," Dr Kusala Rajendran, a national award-winning seismologist and a retired earth sciences professor from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, told WION. The tremors of this earthquake reverberated as far as Tokyo, situated 300 km (185 miles) away. But what makes Japan so prone to earthquakes? The tectonic plate mechanism Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates collide, and one slides beneath the other, resulting in the sudden release of energy. "Japan is located on four major tectonic plates - the Pacific plate, North American plate, Philippine plate, and the Eurasian plate," Dr Rajendran said. The existence of these four plates, grinding against each other, makes the region very complex. However, the Noto earthquake serves as a testament to the cultivation of resilience. The impact could have been far more devastating if not for Japan's dedicated focus on mitigating disaster risks. According to Dr Rajendran, the death toll has exceeded 100 solely because the earthquake occurred on the west coast. If it had happened on the east coast, where Tokyo is situated, measures could have been taken more effectively to handle or reduce the toll. But in general, Japan heavily invests in preventive measures, using advanced early-warning systems that transmit alerts about significant earthquakes to mobile phones and TVs, occasionally interrupting live broadcasts. In February 2022, Turkey faced a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that tragically claimed over 59,000 lives. The strikingly lower casualty count in Japan, despite experiencing a quake of comparable magnitude, highlights the effectiveness of Japan's progressive resilience-building efforts over time, distinguishing it from other nations. × Local governments and businesses engage in thorough disaster planning and training. In response to the disaster, Ishikawa Prefecture, covering the Noto Peninsula, swiftly established a Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters. By the afternoon of January 2, NHK's broadcasts displayed images of emergency responders assessing damage and residents receiving aid from relief workers. Concurrently, amidst ongoing recovery efforts, many New Year traditions persisted. On Japanese Twitter (now X), the leading trending topic early on January 2 was the Hakone Ekiden, an annual long-distance race. Also read | Japan earthquake was registered in several other countries within minutes, even Alaska JR East, responsible for operating trains in the quake-affected regions, had its bullet-train lines operational again by 3 pm on January 2—less than 24 hours after the earthquake struck. If there is a large earthquake in the Himalayan range, which Dr Rajendran says is overdue, the Delhi NCR region is going to face a big problem owing to the fact that most of its high-rise buildings and metro pillars stand on soft alluvial soil, which is a pile-up of sediments transported by river. "The Japan earthquake is a reminder for everyone to make earthquake education and preparedness a priority," Dr Rajendran reminds with caution.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Thursday (Jan 4) and expressed his condolences to the grieving families of the ones who lost their lives in the&nbsp;devastating earthquake,

PM Modi told Kishida that he was deeply concerned and anguished to learn about the powerful quake that rocked the country on Monday (Jan 1)&nbsp;causing&nbsp;massive destruction and claiming&nbsp;the lives of at least 92 people.

PM Modi said, "I express my deepest condolence to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives. We stand in solidarity with Japan and its people affected by the disaster."

"As a special strategic and global partner, India values its relationship with Japan, and is ready to extend all possible assistance at this hour," he added.

On Friday, four days after the 7.5 magnitude quake hit Japan, 222 people still remain missing. The number of wounded stands at 464, while 94 people are confirmed dead, including a high school boy who was visiting his family.

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<h2>Hope fading for 222 missing people</h2>

Amid forecasts of rain, snow and falling temperatures in the coming days, the hope of finding more survivors is fast fading. However, despite the end of the three-day survival window, rescuers continue their efforts, expecting to find more people. As per emergency responders, survival rates tend to drop beyond the three-day or 72-hour period after an earthquake.

Speaking at a press conference, the Japanese prime minister stressed, "We must continue putting all of our efforts into rescuing people, even beyond 72 hours after the disaster."

On Thursday, the Japanese leader also pledged&nbsp;roughly 4 billion yen ($28 million) of the country's national budget for disaster relief.

<h2>Japan and earthquakes</h2>

Every year, Japan experiences hundreds of earthquakes, due to which the nation has stringent building codes, which have been in place for more than four decades.

Thanks to these strict building codes, Japan experiences little or no damage.

However, as per AFP, over the last five years, the Noto region has been hit by&nbsp;earthquakes of intensifying strength and frequency.

The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year&nbsp;as per the US Geological Survey had a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, while the JMA measured it at 7.6.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Thursday (Jan 4) and expressed his condolences to the grieving families of the ones who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake, PM Modi told Kishida that he was deeply concerned and anguished to learn about the powerful quake that rocked the country on Monday (Jan 1) causing massive destruction and claiming the lives of at least 92 people.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Thursday (Jan 4) and expressed his condolences to the grieving families of the ones who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake, PM Modi told Kishida that he was deeply concerned and anguished to learn about the powerful quake that rocked the country on Monday (Jan 1) causing massive destruction and claiming the lives of at least 92 people. PM Modi said, "I express my deepest condolence to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives. We stand in solidarity with Japan and its people affected by the disaster." "As a special strategic and global partner, India values its relationship with Japan, and is ready to extend all possible assistance at this hour," he added. On Friday, four days after the 7.5 magnitude quake hit Japan, 222 people still remain missing. The number of wounded stands at 464, while 94 people are confirmed dead, including a high school boy who was visiting his family. Also read: Japan Earthquake: Search dog rescues elderly woman trapped inside damaged house Hope fading for 222 missing people Amid forecasts of rain, snow and falling temperatures in the coming days, the hope of finding more survivors is fast fading. However, despite the end of the three-day survival window, rescuers continue their efforts, expecting to find more people. As per emergency responders, survival rates tend to drop beyond the three-day or 72-hour period after an earthquake. Speaking at a press conference, the Japanese prime minister stressed, "We must continue putting all of our efforts into rescuing people, even beyond 72 hours after the disaster." On Thursday, the Japanese leader also pledged roughly 4 billion yen ($28 million) of the country's national budget for disaster relief. Japan and earthquakes Every year, Japan experiences hundreds of earthquakes, due to which the nation has stringent building codes, which have been in place for more than four decades. Thanks to these strict building codes, Japan experiences little or no damage. However, as per AFP, over the last five years, the Noto region has been hit by earthquakes of intensifying strength and frequency. The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year as per the US Geological Survey had a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, while the JMA measured it at 7.6. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi writes to Japanese counterpart Kishida, expresses condolence over loss of lives in quake

Japan's massive earthquake which shook the country on Monday at 4:10 pm local time and had a magnitude of 7.5 was immediately registered on the seismometers present in the near vicinity. It was also recorded within minutes across the world, which included North Carolina, as per a media report. 
 
Earthquakes take place with an instant release of strain energy at the hypocentre below the surface of the Earth and are first felt at the epicenter which is directly above them. The quake that occurred on Monday was more than 6 miles beneath the Sea of Japan and close to the town of Suzu on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture.

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The energy released during an earthquake travels outward in all directions in the form of waves – similar to ripples in a pond, along the surface of the Earth and through its core.

<h2 lang="en-US">Waves travelled throughout the world at different motions</h2>

Primary (P) waves are said to travel faster&nbsp;and reach the seismometers first while the rocks are compressed horizontally. Shear (S) waves are the next ones to reach which deliver destructive up and down motion. 
 
Seismometers are able to record both horizontal and vertical motion, however, the charts which are prepared include mostly destructive vertical components. 
 
According to a sampling of seismometers which has been collected by the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), the earthquake was registered on a seismograph located in northern Alaska nearly nine minutes after it struck Japan. 
 
After 12 minutes, the first seismic wave reached Casper, Wyoming and the waves then reached Pittsboro 14 minutes later at 2:24 a.m. EST.

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However, similar to waves which move outward after a pebble is tossed in a pond, seismic waves remain the strongest near the source. The speed of ripples, after getting recorded in Japan, reduced by a factor of several thousand times, after it reached&nbsp;North Carolina. 
 
After the first shock from the earthquake, the motion continues along the surface as well as through the core of the Earth. The seismometer in Pittsboro, as well as in other places across the world, continued recording this motion for many hours after the initial shock was felt.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Japan's massive earthquake which shook the country on Monday at 4:10 pm local time and had a magnitude of 7.5 was immediately registered on the seismometers present in the near vicinity.

Japan's massive earthquake which shook the country on Monday at 4:10 pm local time and had a magnitude of 7.5 was immediately registered on the seismometers present in the near vicinity. It was also recorded within minutes across the world, which included North Carolina, as per a media report. Earthquakes take place with an instant release of strain energy at the hypocentre below the surface of the Earth and are first felt at the epicenter which is directly above them. The quake that occurred on Monday was more than 6 miles beneath the Sea of Japan and close to the town of Suzu on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture. Also read: Japan earthquake death toll rises to 48, as 120 people wait to get rescued The energy released during an earthquake travels outward in all directions in the form of waves – similar to ripples in a pond, along the surface of the Earth and through its core. Waves travelled throughout the world at different motions Primary (P) waves are said to travel faster and reach the seismometers first while the rocks are compressed horizontally. Shear (S) waves are the next ones to reach which deliver destructive up and down motion. Seismometers are able to record both horizontal and vertical motion, however, the charts which are prepared include mostly destructive vertical components. According to a sampling of seismometers which has been collected by the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), the earthquake was registered on a seismograph located in northern Alaska nearly nine minutes after it struck Japan. After 12 minutes, the first seismic wave reached Casper, Wyoming and the waves then reached Pittsboro 14 minutes later at 2:24 a.m. EST. Watch: Japan Earthquake: Search for survivors enters Day 4; death toll rises to 78 However, similar to waves which move outward after a pebble is tossed in a pond, seismic waves remain the strongest near the source. The speed of ripples, after getting recorded in Japan, reduced by a factor of several thousand times, after it reached North Carolina. After the first shock from the earthquake, the motion continues along the surface as well as through the core of the Earth. The seismometer in Pittsboro, as well as in other places across the world, continued recording this motion for many hours after the initial shock was felt. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan earthquake was registered in several other countries within minutes, even Alaska

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A Coast Guard plane was making its third emergency trip to an earthquake zone within 24 hours when it collided with a passenger jet at a very busy Haneda airport, a Coast Guard official told Reuters.

The official declined to be named due to an ongoing investigation into the runway crash between the De Havilland Dash-8 turboprop and a Japan Airlines (9201.T) Airbus A350 passenger jet. Five of the six Coast Guard crew died but all 379 people on the JAL plane escaped.

Details of the Coast Guard plane's movements before the collision have not previously been reported.

The surviving pilot from the Coast Guard crew is under scrutiny after authorities released control tower transcripts appearing to show he was ordered to enter a holding area near the runway before the crash occurred.

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He said he had permission to enter the runway where the Japan Airlines (JAL) plane was landing, the Coast Guard said on Wednesday, acknowledging there was no indication of that in the transcripts.

It is unclear whether the volume of airport traffic or the emergency response to the earthquake that struck late afternoon on Jan. 1, destroying thousands of homes and killing at least 84 people, were factors in the accident.

Aviation experts say airplane accidents usually involve multiple variables and the failure of several safety guardrails.

In the 24 hours before the collision, the Coast Guard aircraft had already made two round trips from Haneda to the quake zone, a 3.5 hour survey of the area shortly after the magnitude 7.6 quake struck on Jan 1, and a flight carrying rescue workers that returned early on Jan. 2, the official said.

Reuters verified the timings with flight tracking data on adsbexchange.com.

<h2>Full capacity&nbsp;</h2>

Tokyo Haneda is the world's third busiest airport, according to OAG, a UK-based travel industry data provider. Flight schedules data from Cirium analysed by Reuters showed an average of 1,290 flights departed and arrived at Haneda daily in December.

On the day of the accident, a public holiday in Japan, the airport was at full capacity, said Shigenori Hiraoka, director general of the Civil Aviation Bureau.

It was no ordinary day for the Coast Guard either.

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The doomed plane had early that morning returned with a different crew from a mission taking relief workers to an area devastated by the earthquake, the Coast Guard official also told Reuters.

Thousands of rescue workers were scrambled to respond to the disaster.

Captain Genki Miyamoto, 39, and his crew were preparing to take the plane - one of four stationed at the Coast Guard base at Haneda - back to the earthquake zone loaded with food and water.

The aircraft arrived back at Haneda from its second mission at 2.30 a.m. local time and left the hanger of the base again at 4.45 p.m., the official said.

The collision occurred at 5.47 p.m., authorities said.

In normal times, the Coast Guard tends to fly mid-morning when runways are less busy, the official said, adding the airport was "very busy" on the day of the accident.

Miyamoto, the pilot, also had a busy schedule.

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The day before, he had been on a 7-hour mission to Japan’s southernmost island Okinotori, where he had been surveying a Chinese vessel off its waters. He returned around 5 p.m., just after the earthquake struck.

At that point, his mission the next day was not scheduled, the official said.

Miyamoto suffered severe burns as a result of the crash and could not be reached for comment.

The official said he had been a captain for nearly 5 years and had clocked up 3,641 hours of flight time.

The destroyed aircraft - JA722A - was the only Japan Coast Guard airplane that was not destroyed when a 2011 tsunami hit Sendai airport in northeast Japan, according an official Coast Guard newsletter. It suffered some water damage but was restored and returned to Haneda the following year.

 
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A Coast Guard plane was making its third emergency trip to an earthquake zone within 24 hours when it collided with a passenger jet at a very busy Haneda airport, a Coast Guard official told Reuters.

A Coast Guard plane was making its third emergency trip to an earthquake zone within 24 hours when it collided with a passenger jet at a very busy Haneda airport, a Coast Guard official told Reuters. The official declined to be named due to an ongoing investigation into the runway crash between the De Havilland Dash-8 turboprop and a Japan Airlines (9201.T) Airbus A350 passenger jet. Five of the six Coast Guard crew died but all 379 people on the JAL plane escaped. Details of the Coast Guard plane's movements before the collision have not previously been reported. The surviving pilot from the Coast Guard crew is under scrutiny after authorities released control tower transcripts appearing to show he was ordered to enter a holding area near the runway before the crash occurred. Also Read | After Bakhmut, it's Marinka. Is Russia close to taking control of entire Donbas? He said he had permission to enter the runway where the Japan Airlines (JAL) plane was landing, the Coast Guard said on Wednesday, acknowledging there was no indication of that in the transcripts. It is unclear whether the volume of airport traffic or the emergency response to the earthquake that struck late afternoon on Jan. 1, destroying thousands of homes and killing at least 84 people, were factors in the accident. Aviation experts say airplane accidents usually involve multiple variables and the failure of several safety guardrails. In the 24 hours before the collision, the Coast Guard aircraft had already made two round trips from Haneda to the quake zone, a 3.5 hour survey of the area shortly after the magnitude 7.6 quake struck on Jan 1, and a flight carrying rescue workers that returned early on Jan. 2, the official said. Reuters verified the timings with flight tracking data on adsbexchange.com. Full capacity Tokyo Haneda is the world's third busiest airport, according to OAG, a UK-based travel industry data provider. Flight schedules data from Cirium analysed by Reuters showed an average of 1,290 flights departed and arrived at Haneda daily in December. On the day of the accident, a public holiday in Japan, the airport was at full capacity, said Shigenori Hiraoka, director general of the Civil Aviation Bureau. It was no ordinary day for the Coast Guard either. Also Read | Armed men kidnapped 32 migrants in Mexico for extortion, president says The doomed plane had early that morning returned with a different crew from a mission taking relief workers to an area devastated by the earthquake, the Coast Guard official also told Reuters. Thousands of rescue workers were scrambled to respond to the disaster. Captain Genki Miyamoto, 39, and his crew were preparing to take the plane - one of four stationed at the Coast Guard base at Haneda - back to the earthquake zone loaded with food and water. The aircraft arrived back at Haneda from its second mission at 2.30 a.m. local time and left the hanger of the base again at 4.45 p.m., the official said. The collision occurred at 5.47 p.m., authorities said. In normal times, the Coast Guard tends to fly mid-morning when runways are less busy, the official said, adding the airport was "very busy" on the day of the accident. Miyamoto, the pilot, also had a busy schedule. Watch | Royal Mail celebrates Spice Girls as they complete 30 years, gets entire stamp dedicated to them × The day before, he had been on a 7-hour mission to Japan’s southernmost island Okinotori, where he had been surveying a Chinese vessel off its waters. He returned around 5 p.m., just after the earthquake struck. At that point, his mission the next day was not scheduled, the official said. Miyamoto suffered severe burns as a result of the crash and could not be reached for comment. The official said he had been a captain for nearly 5 years and had clocked up 3,641 hours of flight time. The destroyed aircraft - JA722A - was the only Japan Coast Guard airplane that was not destroyed when a 2011 tsunami hit Sendai airport in northeast Japan, according an official Coast Guard newsletter. It suffered some water damage but was restored and returned to Haneda the following year.

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