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Kumamoto Earthquake Update | US News

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Japan’s Kyushu island, triggering tremors, damage, and a brief tsunami warning—now lifted. Authorities have mobilized a special team to assess destruction, rescue victims, and manage aftershocks as roads, bridges, and power systems buckle. While major public infrastructure remains intact, homes and utilities are reeling. Scientists warn of heightened seismic risk, urging extreme caution. Thankfully, nearby nuclear plants remain safe. Transportation grinds to a halt: bullet trains suspended, airports closed—with no reopening date. This quake echoes…

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