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Scientists discovered a massive boulder in Tonga, likely transported inland by a 7,000-year-old tsunami, providing insights into past extreme wave events and aiding future hazard assessments.
The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes that struck western Japan has risen to 126, with more than 500 injured and over 200 people still unaccounted for. The quakes caused extensive damage, collapsing homes, causing landslides, and destroying infrastructure, which has hampered relief efforts. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks persist, with a 90-year-old woman being rescued alive after five days. International condolences and offers of aid have been extended, including a rare message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Emergency services are working to restore power and water supplies, while thousands of evacuees seek shelter and basic necessities.
A significant earthquake on Japan's western coast has raised concerns about the safety of restarting nuclear power plants in a country frequently hit by natural disasters. The quake caused damage and power outages, and occurred shortly after a ban on the operation of Tokyo Electric's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was lifted. Despite the government's shift towards reviving nuclear energy due to energy crises, public skepticism remains high, especially after the recent tremor caused water to spill from nuclear fuel pools, although radiation levels remained normal. The incident has affected the stock market and could influence Japan's energy policy and public sentiment towards nuclear power.
A recent earthquake near Japan's western coast has raised concerns about the safety of restarting nuclear power plants in a country prone to natural disasters. The quake struck close to TEPCO's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, which had just had an operational ban lifted, and caused water to spill from nuclear fuel pools, although radiation levels remained normal. The event has affected public sentiment and could influence government policy on nuclear energy, as Japan grapples with energy security and high prices. Despite initial market reactions, analysts do not foresee an immediate impact on LNG imports, but future disruptions could change this outlook.
The year 2023 was marked by significant global events, including a deadly conflict in the Middle East, President Biden's historic visit to war-torn Ukraine, the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency, catastrophic natural disasters like the Turkish-Syrian earthquake, and wildfires across the globe. Political turmoil was evident with multiple military coups, the U.S. House of Representatives experiencing leadership changes, and the trial of former President Trump. The year also saw advancements in AI, record-breaking tours by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, and the rise of female athletes. The world bid farewell to numerous influential figures, and cities worldwide welcomed 2024 with celebrations.
The year 2023 was marked by significant global events captured in powerful images, including the Ukrainian conflict, climate crises, political protests in Europe, King Charles III's coronation in the UK, high-profile visits and trials in the US, and groundbreaking space launches. The world faced natural disasters like the Moroccan earthquake, while climate activism continued to gain momentum. Political tensions were evident in protests across Europe and the US, and SpaceX's advancements pointed towards future space exploration.
State Farm, the largest insurance firm in the US, has stopped accepting new homeowner insurance applications in California due to the heightened risk of natural disasters, such as wildfires, along with historic increases in construction costs. This decision comes after two large insurance firms in California ended their coverage for some multimillion-dollar houses in wildfire-prone areas. The move highlights the impact of the climate crisis on the availability of home insurance and the potential for plummeting house prices in areas where insurance is unavailable.