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The latest earthquake generated tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters (4.6 feet), causing a noticeable rise in water levels in some places, but not enough to overflow flood barriers. (Photo: AP)

Comparing the 2011 and 2016 Japan earthquakes and tsunamis

The latest earthquake generated tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters, whereas, the 2011 earthquake triggered tsunamis of 10...

22 Nov 2016 2:59 PM IST

Vehicles make a line as they flee following a tsunami warning in Iwaki, Fukushima prefecture early Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Strong quake hits Japan, triggers tsunami

A water cooling system at a reactor in separate Fukushima Daini facility had briefly stopped, but it was back up and...

22 Nov 2016 8:02 AM IST

At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesias Sumatra Island. (Representational Image)

Tsunami advisory cancelled after Russia 7.8 earthquake

Waves were forecast to be less than 0.3 meters (1 foot) above the tide level for coasts in an area ranging from Russia...

18 July 2017 6:34 AM IST

Indians hold candles to condemn the brutal gangrape of a woman on December 16, 2012 in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Vigilantism vs the rule of law: Justice driven by public opinion

Many a time media publicity prevents the miscarriage of justice and fast tracks cases.

1 Jun 2017 3:49 AM IST

Your past is a part of you do not ignore it. Accept it, learn from it, create the gift of life through it and let it go.

Mystic Mantra: Life lessons are everywhere

Window taught me to look outside ourselves, and not to confine ourselves to the four walls of selfishness.

4 Feb 2017 4:13 AM IST

Quakes are common near Papua New Guinea, which lies on the 4,000-kilometre-long Pacific Australia plate, which forms part of the Ring of Fire. (Photo: Representational Image)

Papua New Guinea: Small tsunami after earthquake

The quake knocked items off shelves and caused a blackout in the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea.

17 Dec 2016 5:34 PM IST

A file photo of the Monju nuclear reactor in Fukui prefecture, Japan. (Photo: AP)

Japan to scrap Monju nuclear reactor

It has cost Japan at least $9 billion while operating only 250 days since it started up 22 years ago.

22 Dec 2016 6:12 AM IST

Faizal, 8, holds a clock showing the time when the quake struck in Pidie Jaya, Indonesia. (Photo: AFP)

45,000 left homeless after Indonesia quake

More than 700 people were injured in the quake, many seriously, according to the country's disaster agency.

11 Dec 2016 4:07 AM IST