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Japan Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage | Washington DC News
A powerful 6.8 to 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan’s Kyushu region, triggering chaos and destruction. The Aeon Mall in Kashima Town suffered a partial collapse, trapping people amid reports of an explosion before the fall. Rescue teams scrambled to save lives as fires, power outages, and injuries spread across the area. A train derailed, Kumamoto Castle’s stone walls crumbled, and a temporary tsunami warning was issued before being lifted. Authorities urge residents to stay alert for aftershocks and hazards like falling debris. Thankfully, nearby nuclear plants showed no…
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