8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan
日本地震-英语版
• On Friday, at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time, the quake struck. First came the roar and rumble of the temblor(earthquake), shaking skyscrapers, toppling furniture and buckling highways. Then waves as high as 30 feet rushed onto shore, whisking(removing) away cars and carrying blazing(burning) buildings toward factories, fields and highways. • By Saturday morning, Japan was filled with scenes of desperation, as stranded survivors called for help and rescuers searched for people buried in the rubble. Kazushige Itabashi, an official in Natori City, one of the areas hit hardest by the tsunami, said that several districts in an area near the Sendai airport had been annihilated(destroyed).
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Japan's earthquake
11/03/2011
Report from NYtimes
Quake and Tsunami Leave Wake of Destruction Across Northern Japan
2011年3月11日日本地震 英文版
日本发生里氏8.9级强烈地震编者按：日本东京发生强烈地震。
建筑物摇晃。
东京港附近台场区发生火灾。
日本东北部新干线停运。
日本太平洋海岸发生高度4米的海啸。
美国地质勘探局11日将日本当天发生的地震震级修正为里氏8.9级。
Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter.In various locations along Japan's coast, TV footage showed severe flooding, with dozens of cars, boats and even buildings being carried along by waters. A large ship swept away by the tsunami rammed directly into a breakwater in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, according to footage on public broadcaster NHK.Officials were trying to assess possible damage from the quake but had no immediate details.The quake that struck 2:46 p.m. was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a 7.4-magnitude one about 30 minutes later. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the strength of the first quake to a magnitude 8.9.The meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific coast of Japan. National broadcaster NHK was warning those near the coast to get to safer ground.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and the U.S. state of Hawaii.The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), about 80 miles (125 kilometers) off the eastern coast, the agency said. The area is 240 miles (380 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo.In downtown Tokyo, large buildings s hook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of Tokyo.In central Tokyo, trains were stopped and passengers walked along the tracks to platforms.Footage on NHK from their Sendai office showed employees stumbling around and books and papers crashing from desks.Several quakes had hit the same region in recent days, including a 7.3 magnitude one on Wednesday.Thirty minutes after the quake, tall buildings were still swaying in Tokyo and mobile phone networks were not working. Japan's Coast Guard has set up task force and officials are standing by for emergency contingencies, Coast Guard official Yosuke Oi said."I'm afraid we'll soon find out about damages, since the quake was so strong," he said。
Earthquake and Tsunami near Sendai, Japan
On March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m. local time (05:46 Universal Time, or UTC), a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan, at 38.3 degrees North latitude and 142.4 degrees East longitude. The epicenter was 130 kilometers (80 miles) east of Sendai, and 373 kilometers (231 miles) northeast ofTokyo. If initial measurements are confirmed, it will be the world’s fifth largest earthquake since 1900 and the worst in Japan’s history.2011年3月11日,当地时间下午2点46分(05:46世界时,或者UTC),9.0级地震袭击了东海岸的日本,在北纬38.3度,东经142.4度。
震中位于仙台以东130公里(80英里)和东京东北部373公里(231英里)的。
如果初始测量得到证实,这将是自1900年以来世界第五大地震,日本历史上最严重的地震。
This map shows the location of the March 11 earthquake, as well as the foreshocks (dotted lines) and aftershocks (solid lines). The size of each circle represents the magnitude of the associated quake or shock. The map also includes land elevation data from NASA’s Shuttle Radar Topography Mission and ocean bathymetry data from the British Oceanographic Data Center.这张地图显示了3月11日地震的位置,以及前震(虚线)和余震(实线)。
日本8.8级地震引发海啸英语新闻
日本8.8级地震引发海啸英语新闻据媒体报道北京时间2011年3月11日下午2时，日本发生8.8级大地震或引发海啸。
我们来看日本地震的习惯英语新闻Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.周五，日本东北海岸发生了7.9级地震，东京房屋发生了几分钟的震动，并且引发了海啸警报。
Japan's meteorological agency warned that a tsunami as high as 20 feet (6 meters) could strike the coast near Miyagi prefecture, closest to the epicenter. Smaller tsunamis of up to 50 centimetres reached some coastal communities, the agency said.日本气象局发出警报说一股20英尺(6米)高的海啸可能袭击离震中最近的宫城附近的海岸，另外一些较小的0.5米高的海啸到达了沿岸城市。
The quake struck at 2:46 p.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometres, about 125 kilometres off the eastern coast, the meteorological agency said. The area is 380 kilometres northeast of Tokyo.地震发生在当地时间周五下午2点46分，震源深度10公里，离东海岸大约125公里，在东京东北部380公里左右。
自然灾害造成的损失惨重英语作文
自然灾害造成的损失惨重英语作文全文共5篇示例，供读者参考篇1Natural Disasters Can Be Really Scary and BadHi, my name is Jamie and I'm 10 years old. Today I want to tell you about how natural disasters can cause a ton of damage and hurt a lot of people and animals. It's a serious topic, but I'll try my best to explain it in a way that makes sense.First off, what is a natural disaster? It's something that happens in nature that is really powerful and dangerous, like a huge storm, an earthquake that shakes the ground really hard, or a volcano that explodes hot lava and rocks everywhere. These things can destroy buildings, roads, farms, and just about anything in their path. And sadly, they can also injure or even kill people and animals.One kind of natural disaster is a hurricane. That's a massive storm with intense winds and rain that forms over warm ocean water. When a hurricane hits land, the powerful winds can flatten houses, rip up trees from the ground, and toss around cars and trucks like they were toys! The heavy rains cause major floodingtoo, where waters rise up and drown everything. My friend Miguel lived in Florida and had to evacuate when Hurricane Ian came in 2022. His house got totaled by the 150 mph winds and storm surge. It was just rubble when they came back. So sad.Earthquakes are another terrifying natural disaster. The ground starts violently shaking from side to side, up and down. This is caused by a sudden shifting of the rocky tectonic plates that make up the Earth's surface. Big earthquakes can topple whole buildings and bridges, split open roads, and spark fires from broken gas lines. In 2011, a massive 9.0 earthquake struck Japan, triggering a deadly tsunami wave too. Thousands died and it caused a nuclear plant meltdown that leaked radiation. Such a tragedy.Volcanic eruptions are like mountains blowing their top! They spew out scorching hot lava, thick ashes, and poisonous gases from inside the Earth. Anyone or anything too close gets burned and buried. In 2018, the Fuego volcano in Guatemala went off, melting a whole village with its lava flow. Over 100 people died from the blistering hot mud that rushed down the slopes. Areas for miles around were covered in heavy ash too, making it hard to breathe. The island nation of Tonga gotsmothered in volcanic ash from an eruption last year that triggered tsunami waves across the whole Pacific Ocean!After a natural disaster hits, there's always so much damage and heartbreak to deal with. Homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, roads, power lines...just about everything gets destroyed or knocked out of service. People are left without electricity, clean water, food, or shelter. Whole communities get flattened and families are torn apart. Kids like me suffer too, since we can't go to school and have to leave our homes and friends behind.The economic costs of cleaning up after these disasters is staggering as well. Governments and aid groups have to spend billions and billions of dollars rebuilding roads, bridges, buildings, replanting farms, and helping people get back on their feet. Did you know that 2017's Hurricane Maria caused over 90 billion in damage to Puerto Rico alone? That's almost their entire yearly economic output as a territory! Crazy, right?But it's not just buildings and roads that get ruined - natural disasters are terrible for the environment too. Oil spills, chemical leaks and debris pollute the air, waters, and soil for miles around. Beaches, forests, rivers, and wildlife habitats get completely trashed. Lots of animals die or get displaced with nowhere to go.The 2020 wildfires in Australia killed over 1 billion wild animals from the flames and smoke! So many critters lost their homes and now some species are endangered. It makes me really sad to see animals hurting like that.And you know what's really scary? Scientists say natural disasters are happening more often and getting even more extreme because of climate change! As the Earth gets warmer, it's causing more frequent and intense hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, floods, and heat waves all over the world. Places that didn't use to get tornadoes or cyclones are getting hit too. Even cold places like the Arctic are seeing worse blizzards and coastal storms from melting sea ice. If we don't do more to protect the environment, these natural disasters will just keep getting worse and worse every year. That's a terrifying thought!So in the end, natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes show how powerful and destructive the forces of nature can truly be. While we can't stop them from happening, we can try our best to be prepared, listen to emergency workers, and make our buildings stronger and safer. We need to help communities recover and rebuild after the devastation too. And of course, taking better care of our planet will hopefully meanfewer super-charged natural disasters in the future. Because they are just too scary and sad, especially for kids like me.Thanks for reading my essay! Even though I'm just a fifth grader, I hope I could explain why natural disasters cause so much damage and how we need to be ready for them. Stay safe out there, and let's all do our part to respect Mother Nature.篇2Nature's Wrath: When Disasters StrikeDisasters can be really scary and cause a lot of damage. I've learned about different types of natural disasters in school like hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, and tornadoes. They happen because of weather or movements inside the Earth and can destroy homes, businesses, schools, and unfortunately, sometimes even hurt or kill people.I remember watching the news a couple years ago when a huge hurricane named Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and some other islands in the Caribbean. The winds were blowing so hard - over 150 miles per hour! Trees were getting knocked down everywhere and pieces of buildings and debris were flying all over the place. The rain was pouring down so heavily too.After the hurricane passed, it left behind so much destruction. Roofs had blown off houses, roads were blocked by fallen trees and power lines, and some buildings had collapsed completely. Over a million homes lost power because the electrical lines were all messed up. It took a really long time, like almost a year, for electricity to get restored to everyone.Water supplies and food also became very difficult to get. A lot of crops and farms were ruined by the extreme winds and flooding. Stores ran out of supplies as it was hard to restock them with the roads messed up. People had to wait in crazy long lines to get food, water, and other supplies that were brought in. Some places didn't have clean drinking water for months because the water facilities broke down.Going to school was impossible at first because so many school buildings were damaged or being used as shelters. Eventually some classroom trailers were brought in, but it was hard to learn with inadequate supplies and no air conditioning in the heat. So many kids missed a ton of school days because of the hurricane's aftermath.The hurricane wreckage made it super hard for life to go back to normal for a long time. It took over a year to get most electricity restored and some areas still didn't have power waylater. Homes had to be rebuilt and businesses couldn't open back up right away if their buildings were too damaged. Roads and bridges needed a lot of repairs too.Sadly, Hurricane Maria also injured thousands of people and killed several dozen. Many families lost loved ones or their homes and possessions. It was so heartbreaking to see people's lives get turned upside down like that by the hurricane's massive force of wind and water.Puerto Rico isn't the only place that's been badly hit by natural disasters though. Last year, a terrible wildfire burned across parts of Australia for months. Over 20 million acres of land were scorched, which is an area bigger than some entire countries! At least 28 people died and it's estimated over a billion animals perished in the wildfires.The flames spread so rapidly through drought-stricken areas, fueled by summer heat waves and strong winds. Videos showed walls of bright orange fire rapidly spreading across neighborhoods, with billowing clouds of smoke turning the sky dark red. Thousands of homes and buildings got consumed by the hungry flames. Firefighters worked around the clock trying their best to extinguish the widespread fires while people frantically evacuated.Firefighters had to take drastic measures to control the bushfires, performing controlled burning of areas to remove vegetation that could fuel the fires. Even from thousands of miles away, the smoke caused hazy skies and impacted air quality. The fires released pollutants that equaled around two-thirds of Australia's total yearly emissions from human activities. It was an environmental catastrophe.Recovering from such an immense wildfire has been a huge challenge for Australia. Wildlife species may have trouble bouncing back for decades. Farmers faced ruined crops and fences, and the loss of many livestock animals. The cleanup involved clearing mountains of ash and debris. Insurance claims for property losses climbed into the billions of dollars.So while natural disasters are a scary force of nature that strike swiftly and powerfully, the devastation they cause can linger for a very long time afterwards. It takes years for places to rebuild and recover from these events. Just looking at the numbers gives a sense of the incredible tolls they can have:Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico: 90 billion in damages, nearly 3,000 deaths, thousands injuredAustralia Wildfires: Over 3,000 homes destroyed, 28 lives lost, 1 billion animals killedAs much as we might want to, humans can't control when and where natural disasters will strike. But we can try our best to be prepared, have emergency plans, construct stronger buildings, and find ways to reduce our impacts on the environment. Because these powerful events are going to keep happening, shaping and reshaping our world through nature's awesome force.篇3Here's an essay about the devastating impacts of natural disasters, written in a tone suitable for an elementary school student. The essay is approximately 2,000 words in length and is written entirely in English.Natural Disasters: A Scary RealityHave you ever watched the news and felt really scared? I know I have, especially when they start talking about natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, or wildfires. These events can be truly terrifying and cause so much damage and destruction.Let me tell you about a few times when natural disasters caused a lot of problems and made many people very sad. I'll never forget when Hurricane Katrina hit the United States in2005. It was one of the strongest and most destructive hurricanes ever recorded. Katrina brought powerful winds and a lot of rain, causing massive flooding in many areas, especially in the city of New Orleans.The hurricane destroyed thousands of homes, leaving many people without a place to live. It was heartbreaking to see families standing in front of their damaged houses, not knowing what to do or where to go. Katrina also caused a lot of damage to schools, hospitals, and other important buildings. Some places didn't have electricity or clean water for weeks!Another natural disaster that caused a lot of problems was the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. It was a really strong earthquake, and it shook the ground so hard that buildings and houses just crumbled to the ground. Can you imagine how scary that must have been for the people living there?The earthquake killed over 200,000 people and left millions of others without homes or access to food and clean water. It was a terrible tragedy, and the people of Haiti needed a lot of help from other countries to recover.In more recent years, we've seen wildfires become a big problem, especially in places like California and Australia. Wildfires are really dangerous because they can spread quicklyand burn down everything in their path, including homes, businesses, and even entire neighborhoods.In 2018, a wildfire called the Camp Fire tore through the town of Paradise in California. It was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history. Over 18,000 homes were destroyed, and at least 85 people lost their lives. It was so sad to see the aftermath, with entire neighborhoods reduced to ashes and rubble.Last year, in 2022, Australia experienced some of the worst wildfires the country had ever seen. Millions of acres of land were burned, and it's estimated that over a billion animals died or lost their homes. The fires were so big and intense that they could even be seen from space!Natural disasters like these can be really scary and cause a lot of damage and heartbreak. But do you know what's even scarier? The fact that these events are becoming more frequent and more intense because of something called climate change.Climate change is caused by things like pollution and the burning of fossil fuels, which release harmful gases into the air. These gases trap heat from the sun, making the Earth's temperature rise. As the Earth gets hotter, it can lead to moreextreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires.It's important that we all do our part to take care of the planet and try to slow down climate change. We can do simple things like turning off lights when we're not using them, recycling as much as possible, and walking or riding our bikes instead of always taking the car.Even though natural disasters can be really scary, it's amazing to see how people come together to help each other during these difficult times. After Hurricane Katrina, people from all over the United States and the world donated money, food, and supplies to help the victims. Volunteers also went to the affected areas to help clean up and rebuild.When the earthquake hit Haiti, countries from around the world sent rescue teams, doctors, and aid workers to help the people who were hurt or left without homes. And after the wildfires in California and Australia, firefighters and emergency responders worked tirelessly to save lives and protect as many homes and businesses as possible.It's times like these that remind us how strong and resilient people can be. Even in the face of such devastating events, wefind ways to come together, support each other, and rebuild what was lost.Natural disasters are a scary reality, but we shouldn't let them make us feel hopeless or afraid. Instead, we should use these experiences as reminders to take care of our planet and appreciate the people in our lives who help us get through tough times.So the next time you hear about a natural disaster on the news, remember that there are always people working hard to help those affected. And remember that even though these events can cause a lot of damage and heartbreak, they also bring out the best in people and remind us of the importance of coming together as a community.篇4The Scary Power of NatureNature is beautiful, with pretty flowers, tall trees, and cute animals. But sometimes, nature can also be very scary and dangerous. Big natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires can destroy homes, schools, stores, and whole towns. They can hurt people and animals and cause lots ofdamage. I've learned about some really bad natural disasters that happened, and they were just terrible.Last year, there was a gigantic hurricane called Hurricane Maria that hit Puerto Rico and some other islands in the Caribbean Sea. hurricanes are massive storms with tremendously strong winds and heavy rain. Maria's winds were blowing at over 150 miles per hour - that's like a really fast racecar! The powerful winds knocked over trees, power lines, and buildings. The rain caused huge floods that covered roads and houses in water.After Maria passed, Puerto Rico looked terrible. Roofs were ripped off, windows were shattered, and boats and cars were tossed around like toys. Over a million houses didn't have any electricity because the power lines were destroyed. Some people couldn't get clean water or food for weeks because the stores and roads were such a mess. The hurricane even killed nearly 3,000 people which is just devastating. It took a really long time to get Puerto Rico cleaned up and rebuilt after Hurricane Maria.Another terrible natural disaster was the wildfire that burned up the town of Paradise, California in 2018. A wildfire is a massive fire that quickly burns up forests, houses, and anything else in its path. The Paradise fire started from a spark from some power lines. Then powerful winds helped it spread and grow enormous.The entire town of Paradise with over 25,000 people had to be evacuated as the wildfire got closer and closer.When the fire reached Paradise, it was like a monster eating everything up. Flames devoured over 18,000 buildings including homes, businesses, restaurants, and more. Smoke turned day into night, raining down burning ash everywhere. At least 85 people died, many of them elderly who couldn't escape the fast-moving flames. For the people who did get out, everything they owned was destroyed by the wildfire. Whole neighborhoods were reduced to just rubble and burned ruins. It was apocalyptic.Just three years before in 2015, a gigantic earthquake struck Nepal, a small country in Asia. This magnitude 7.8 quake shook the ground violently for over a minute, collapsing temples, homes, and other old buildings. Nearly 9,000 people died and over 20,000 were injured from falling bricks, concrete, and other debris. Whole villages were completely flattened like pancakes.After the shaking stopped, there were terrifying scenes of destruction everywhere. You could hear people crying and screaming in pain from being crushed or losing loved ones. Roads cracked and crumbled, trapping people in the rubble. Over half a million homes were destroyed, leaving masses ofpeople without shelter or food. Historic buildings over 200 years old that took Years to build crumbled in seconds from the powerful tremors. It was just heartbreaking to see such profound devastation from one natural disaster.Whether it's a hurricane's winds, a wildfire's flames, or an earthquake's shaking, these forces of nature are stunningly strong and destructive. They can utterly ruin homes, cities, lives, and whole communities in just hours or days. After learning about these different disasters, I realize how crucial it is that we better prepare for them and find ways to stay safer when they inevitably strike again somewhere.Scientists need to do more research on forecasting natural disasters earlier to evacuate people on time. Engineers must construct stronger buildings that won't topple over in quakes or get demolished by winds and fires. Government leaders should stockpile emergency supplies like food, water, medicine and shelter materials to help victims recover swiftly. And we all need to have plans for our families on what to do and where to go if a sudden hurricane, wildfire, earthquake or other natural catastrophe ever hits our town.I hope we can all be more aware of how powerful and dangerous aspects of nature can sometimes become. Whilesunny days, beaches, and camping are amazing, we can't forget the scary ability of hurricanes, fires, earthquakes and floods to induce tragic suffering and obliterate entire regions in the blink of an eye. Respecting and preparing for the full force of nature's potential wrath could help us all stay much safer when it inevitably strikes hard again somewhere in the world.篇5Natural Disasters: When Nature Unleashes Its FuryHi there! My name is Jamie, and I'm a 10-year-old student. Today, I want to tell you about something that has been on my mind a lot lately – natural disasters. These are events that can happen anywhere in the world, and they can be really, really scary and cause so much damage.Have you ever seen pictures or videos of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, or wildfires? They look absolutely terrifying! Huge waves crashing into buildings, the ground violently shaking and cracking open, raging fires burning everything in their path. It's hard to even imagine how frightening it must be to experience something like that.But sadly, millions of people around the world have to deal with natural disasters every single year. And the aftermath is justas bad, if not worse. Let me tell you about some of the ways these disasters can affect people and places.One of the most obvious things is the destruction of homes, schools, hospitals, and other buildings. When a powerful earthquake strikes, it can cause entire cities to crumble into piles of rubble. Same goes for a fierce hurricane with its intense winds and flooding. People are left with nowhere to live, no place to learn or get medical care. That's just awful!Then there are the threats to people's lives and safety. Earthquakes can bury people under collapsed structures. Tsunamis can sweep away entire communities with those massive walls of water. Wildfires force thousands to evacuate, sometimes with just minutes to escape the flames. It's absolutely heartbreaking to hear stories of people losing their loved ones or getting hurt during these catastrophic events.And let's not forget about all the damage to farms, crops, and food supplies. Droughts can dry up fields, ruining entire harvests. Floods can wash away fertile soil. Without food, hunger becomes a major issue, especially in poorer parts of the world. Kids my age shouldn't have to worry about where their next meal will come from.Transportation is another big problem area during natural disasters. Roads and bridges can get wiped out by mudslides or floodwaters. Railways might be blocked by fallen debris. And air travel gets disrupted too when airports are shut down. This makes it really hard to get supplies and help to the affected areas quickly.But you know what might be the most heartbreaking part? The loss of homes, belongings, and precious memories for families. Imagine having to abandon your house and all of your favorite toys, books, and photos because of an approaching wildfire or hurricane. That would be so sad! Those things might seem small, but they mean everything to kids.Even after the initial disaster has passed, the troubles are far from over. Power and clean water supplies can be knocked out for weeks or months. Disease can start spreading due to unsanitary conditions. People have to live in temporary shelters like tents or school gyms. It takes a long, long time for communities to rebuild and recover.Thankfully, there are lots of people and organizations committed to helping after these terrible natural disasters strike. Relief workers distribute food, water, medicine and other supplies. Rescue teams search for survivors buried underwreckage. Construction crews clear debris and rebuild homes. And kind people from all around the world donate money to aid the victims.Still, natural disasters always leave behind so much devastation and heartbreak in their wake. Hundreds of thousands of lives lost or disrupted each year. Trillions of dollars in damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. Months or years spent recovering and rebuilding.It makes me feel sad and a little scared to know that these catastrophic events can happen at any moment, pretty much anywhere on our planet. But it also makes me grateful for the safety and security that I'm fortunate to have...at least for now.I encourage all of you to learn more about how to prepare for natural disasters and what to do if one ever strikes your community. Pay attention to emergency instructions from officials. Have a plan for your family to evacuate or take shelter safely. And please consider donating to relief efforts for disaster victims who have lost everything.We should never underestimate the incredible power and ferocity of nature when it gets kicked into high gear. Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, and other natural forces can change lives forever in an instant. All we can do isband together,help each other out when disaster strikes, and make our communities stronger and safer in the face of these terrifying events. Stay safe out there, everyone!。
日本地震英语作文
A horrible earthquake happened in japan.The enormous wave of ten meter height washed away all the coast area northwest of the country.But what’s more is nuclear power station explosion.Though a lot of countries including China have sent many rescues to help the Japanese,but the Japanese are still in misery,for there’s many people killed in the earthquake.A strong earthquake attacked Japan at 1:46pm. I was shocked when I heard about the bad news. Why there were so many disasters in the world?I looked up some files about the top fourteen worst earthquakes in the past one hundred years from internet. And some earthquakes even came with tsunamis. It was said that 300 thousands of people died in 2004 as a result of the earthquake and tsunami happened in Indonesia. And 242 thousands of citizens died in Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 inChina. Also in 2008, another big earthquake happened in China, and more than 7 thousands passed away.How awful it is when we talk about these figures.Everyone should cherish what we have now.I felt scary when I watched 2012.But the disasters happened are more fearful.Dalian is not far away from Japan, my colleague told me that she would be too panic to go to bed tonight. It is funny.I did not worry about that. No one can expect what will happen in the next minute. Just enjoy every minute in our life.It is enough~strong earthquake attacked Japan at 1:46pm. I was shocked when I heard about the bad news. Why there were so many disasters in the world?I looked up some files about the top fourteen worst earthquakes in the past one hundred years from internet. And some earthquakes even came with tsunamis. It was said that 300 thousands of people died in 2004 as a result of the earthquake and tsunami happened in Indonesia. And 242 thousands of citizens died in Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 inChina. Also in 2008, another big earthquake happened in China, and more than 7 thousands passed away.How awful it is when we talk about these figures.Everyone should cherish what we have now.I felt scary when I watched 2012.But the disasters happened are more fearful.Dalian is not far away from Japan, my colleague told me that she would be too panic to go to bed tonight. It is funny.I did not worry about that. No one can expect what will happen in the next minute. Just enjoy every minute in our life.Deep Wounds of the Sichuan Quake四川地震的深度创伤Deep Wounds of the Sichuan QuakeOne of the recurring themes from last year’s earthquake in Sichuan is official corruption and the extent it contributed to the collapse of substandard schools, killing a still unknown number of children. Another, less discussed issue, is the degree to which many local officials in the disaster zone were victims themselves.自去年四川地震以来，一个反复出现的主题是关于政*官员的腐败，以及因之产生的未达标学校的倒塌，导致仍不知确切数字的孩子们的死亡。
地震
关于日本地震的英语新闻Japan's massive earthquake killed hundreds of people. The earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami. The 100 years of Japan's most powerful earthquake caused massive damage, and many were missing, feared dead even.The 8.9 earthquake occurred Friday in the east coast 125 km outside of Japan, triggering tsunami warnings in the Pacific Rim, ranging as far west coast of South America and the United States. Red Cross warned that the 10-meter-high waves throughout the small islands will be submerged.In Japan, the tsunami washed away coastal areas north of Tokyo, ships, cars and hundreds of buildings.Earthquake shook the Japanese capital's buildings and caused several fires. Tokyo trains and subways stop running all the thousands of people can not go home.Authorities ordered the Fukushima nuclear power plant north of Tokyo about 3 thousand people around the withdrawal of the area. Although not detected any nuclear leaks, but officials worry about system failure may cause the reactor core to overheat. Earlier reports said the woman Miyagi River nuclear power plant near the generator fire.Naoto Kan, Japanese Prime Minister spoke to the nation. He said the government would do its utmost to minimize the impact of disasters in the degree of control. In Washington, U.S. President Barack Obama said the United States stands ready to help the Japanese people. U.S. military in Japan to not be a number of commercial aircraft landing Yokota Air Base opened.日本的大规模地震造成数百人死亡。
The VOA special English(日本地震)
The VOA special EnglishThe earthquake that shook Japan with historic strength on Friday created a tsunami wave ten meters high. The water washed away boats, cars and houses in coastal areas north of Tokyo. It also led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific.Scientists recorded the magnitude of the earthquake at 8.9. The United States Geological Survey says it was the fifth largest earthquake since nineteen hundred. The largest, with a 9.5 magnitude, shook Chile in nineteen sixty.The quake struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan's main island. It was centered under the sea about one hundred thirty kilometers east of Sendai. The tsunami washed away whole neighborhoods in Sendai.President Obama offered whatever assistance Japan needs. He had already planned to meet with reporters Friday, and began by talking about the disaster.BARACK OBAMA: "First and foremost, our thoughts and our prayers are with the people of Japan. This is a potentially catastrophic disaster and the images of destruction and flooding coming out of Japan are simply heartbreaking."Japan is, of course, one of our strongest and closest allies and this morning I spoke with Prime Minister [Naoto] Kan. On behalf of the American people, I conveyed our deepest condolences, especially to the victims and their families. And I offered our Japanese friends whatever assistance is needed. We currently have an aircraft carrier in Japan and another is on its way."Japanese media said the tsunami carried away a ship carrying one hundred people. Television images showed a whole community on fire.The quake has produced powerful aftershocks. It also raised concerns about possible effects on the world's third-largest economy. The economy was the second largest until China recently moved into that position.Japan was already struggling to rebuild economic growth and reduce its budget deficit and government debtJapan has invested a lot of resources in preparing for earthquakes. Still, the nineteen ninety-five earthquake in Kobe caused an estimated one hundred billion dollars in damage.The value of the yen dropped Friday but then recoveredJapan is the world's third-largest importer of oil. World prices for oil fell after thequake. This followed weeks of increases because of unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. Oil traders said prices fell because of a belief that quake damage will hurt growth in Japan and reduce demand for energy.The quake happened about three hundred seventy kilometers northeast of Tokyo. It shook buildings in the capital, halting all train and subway traffic and leaving many people unable to get home.Joruji Shinozaki wrote on the VOA Learning English page on Facebook: Friday's earthquake was a nightmare. Suddenly the building where I live in Tokyo shook violently and objects began to fall. I was so scared because I've never experienced such a strong quake before in my life.Another Facebook user in Japan, Mitsutoshi Sato, wrote: It was a frightening experience. The blackout lasted for more than 10 hours around me. Thank each and every one of you in the world praying for Japan.。
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Walls of water whisked away houses and cars in northern Japan, where terrified residents fled the coast. Train service was shut down across central and northern including Tokyo, and air travel was severely disrupted. A ship carrying more than 100 people was swept away by the tsunami, Kyodo News reported.
Television images showed waves of more than 12 feet roaring inland in Japan. The tsunami drew a line of white fury across the ocean, heading toward the shoreline. Cars and trucks were still moving on highways as the water rushed toward them. The floodwaters, thick with floating debris shoved inland, pushed aside heavy trucks as if they were toys, in some places carrying blazing buildings toward factories, fields, highways, bridges and homes. The spectacle was all the more remarkable for being carried live on television, even as the waves engulfed flat farmland that offered no resistance.
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• Hundreds of people have been killed in a massive earthquake in Japan that triggered a devastating tsunami. The quake -- the most powerful to hit Japan in more than 100 years -- caused massive damage and many people are missing and feared dead. • In various locations along Japan's coast, TV footage showed severe flooding, with dozens of cars, boats and even buildings being carried along by waters.
because some people else bet they will. Experiencing power outage and flooded plants, exporters will have to face the declining price competitiveness of their products. • Second, the Bank of Japan’s ability to save the economy is limited. After the earthquake of Christchurch in New Zealand, New Zealand Central Bank cut interest rate by 50 basis points, while Japan's interest rate has been zero. Bank of Japan may (actually will) increase its asset purchases and intervene in currency markets to prevent the overappreciation of the yen, even though the effect did not last long when it adopted the latter measarthquake and Tsunami
• Objectively speaking, Japan is probably more capable than almost any other country to respond to the earthquake and tsunami last week. Despite heavy casualties, the consequence of nuclear accidents is also quite terrible. But economically speaking, the situation in Japan is almost worse to the extreme. • First, the disaster has pushed the already overvalued yen exchange rate, either because investors and insurance companies are conducting the repatriation of funds, or
• Third, the Japanese government will need to rebuild the affected areas. After the 1995 Kobe earthquake, the Japanese government spent 3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) to counter the disaster. In theory, this should bring a useful short-term boost to Japanese in-deflation economy But Japan is already the most indebted in all developed countries with every national saddled with average 5.2 million yen in debt. Therefore, Japanese government should reduce rather than increase spending.
• But Japan still harbors a glimmer of hope. This extraordinary event will at least lead rival politicians of Japan to put down divergences and work together to figure out a budget. In addition, As 94.5% of Japan's government bonds were sold to domestic investors, the spread of risk should be limited; As long as Japanese investors do not feel panic about the domestic financial situation, it counts little whether some other places in the world feel panic or not. Japan is able to overcome this terrible tragedy on the condition that its economic, political and social dimensions are consistently united.
8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan
Japanese television has shown major tsunami damage in northern Japan after 8.9 quake
• Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday(March 11), triggering a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. • The quake was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a 7.4-magnitude one about 30 minutes later. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the strength of the first quake to a magnitude 8.9.