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Tokyo braced for earthquakes and typhoons as city evolves into disaster-proof metropolis
Typhoons, earthquakes and torrential downpours have caused large-scale damage throughout Japan, but now the city is using a ...
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Japan Introduces Earthquake-Resistant 200mph Bullet Train with British Expertise
A High-Speed Revolution With British Design Japan has introduced the groundbreaking E10 Shinkansen, a high-speed bullet train ...
Japan unveils new 200mph, 'earthquake resistant' bullet train designed in BRITAIN - the first time a non-Japanese firm has been entrusted with designing the iconic Shinkansen
The new East Japan Railway Company (JR East) train - the E10 - will come into service in 2030 and replace the existing E2 and E5 bullet trains on the Tohoku route.
Next-gen Tohoku bullet train now in development for 2030 debut
East Japan Railway Co. is developing a next-generation bullet train for the Tohoku Shinkansen Line, focused on improving ...
‘59% of buildings in India vulnerable to quakes, make ideal case for retrofitting to reduce seismic risks’
Low-cost base isolation technology developed at BITS-Pilani Hyderabad enhances earthquake resilience and retrofitting ...
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Graphene's quantum spin injection promises energy-efficient spintronics
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Advancements in spintronics using graphene encapsulated in hexagonal boron nitride have been achieved, enabling energy-efficient quantum electronics. By forming ...
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Superlubricity enables frictionless sliding in electronic devices only two atoms thick
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A technological advancement has applied superlubricity to electronic components, enhancing memory performance in devices only two atoms thick. By using ultrathin ...
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3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Washington
The earthquake reportedly happened at 3:45 a.m. at a depth of 25.3 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was recorded just southeast of Auburn along the Green ...
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5.7-magnitude earthquake rocks off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia's eastern Maluku province early Wednesday (Feb 19), but it did not trigger large waves, the country's Meteorology ...
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Kanlaon Volcano logged 19 volcanic earthquakes —PHIVOLCS
A total of 19 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday, according to the bulletin of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Wednesday. This was ...
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Is Delhi NCR in danger? Experts predict the great Himalayan Earthquake
A minor 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Delhi-NCR has revived concerns about a potential 'Great Himalayan Earthquake' due to tectonic strain between the Indian and Eurasian plates. Experts have warned ...
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3.0-magnitude earthquake shakes western Washington, seismologists say. What to know
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook the western part of Washington on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 5.4-mile deep quake hit about 7 miles east from Greenwater at 9:54 a.m ...