The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing widespread power outages and significant infrastructure damage. Authorities have initiated evacuations as rescue operations continue for several missing individuals.
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Natural disasters of this magnitude have immediate humanitarian impacts and long-term economic consequences for regional stability.
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan Close A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge.
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