Monthly Archives: March 2011

Resources related to the 2011 Japan Crisis

On March 11 at 2:46pm JST a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan, creating extremely destructive tsunami waves which hit Japan just minutes after the earthquake, and triggering evacuations and warnings across the Pacific Ocean. The … Continue reading

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Missing U.S. teacher’s body located in Ishinomaki

RICHMOND, Va — A Virginia couple is mourning the death of their daughter after learning that her body was found in disaster-ravaged Japan, where she had been teaching English. Taylor Anderson, 24, could be the first known American victim in … Continue reading

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B.C. officials try to ease fears over radiation from Japan

VANCOUVER — B.C.’s top medical officer says British Columbians should not worry about radiation from the Japanese nuclear power plant reaching North American shores. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said there is no expected health risk from the radiation, … Continue reading

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Help Japan - Donate to the Red Cross (link)

Do what you can to help! Your gift to the American Red Cross will support disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American … Continue reading

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8.8-Magnitude Earthquake !!!

An earthquake with a historic magnitude of 8.8 rocked the Tohoku region Friday, triggering tsunami that wiped away cars, ships and buildings all along the east coast. Smoke and flames billow from a Cosmo Oil refinery in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, … Continue reading

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