Tropical Storm “Yun-yeung” heading toward Japan

Tropical Storm “Yun-yeung” heading toward Japan

Tropical Storm “Yun-yeung” formed on September 5, 2023, as the 13th named storm of the 2023 Pacific typhoon season. The cyclone is heading toward Japan, where it is expected to make landfall on September 8, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

Intense earthquake swarm in Noto Peninsula linked to ancient or hidden magmatic activity, Japan

Intense earthquake swarm in Noto Peninsula linked to ancient or hidden magmatic activity, Japan

An intense earthquake swarm that began around the end of 2019 in the northeastern Noto Peninsula, Japan, has been tied to fluids released by ancient, or possibly unknown modern, magmatic activity. This finding, published in JGR Solid Earth, challenges previous assumptions that such seismic activity could not occur in areas devoid of volcanic activity for over 10 million years.

July 2023 marks Japan’s highest recorded temperature, surpassing 1978’s record

July 2023 marks Japan’s highest recorded temperature, surpassing 1978’s record

An analysis by the Asahi Shimbun, based on data from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), indicates that July 2023 was the hottest month in Japan since modern records began in the late 19th century. The previous record was set in 1978, making this the first time in 45 years that it has been surpassed.

370 000 urged to evacuate as heavy rains hit western Japan

370 000 urged to evacuate as heavy rains hit western Japan

On Saturday, July 8, 2023, heavy rains caused extensive damage in Shimane Prefecture and other western Japanese regions, prompting local authorities to urge approximately 370 000 residents in two cities to evacuate. Landslides and river floods have occurred in Izumo City, disrupting transportation, although vital services remained intact.

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Hokkaido, Japan

A strong earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.2 hit Hokkaido, Japan at 09:54 UTC on June 11, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 140 km (87 miles). USGS is reporting M5.2 at a depth of 123 km (76 miles), EMSC M6.2 at a depth of 112 km (69 miles).