"Japan's Earthquake Aftermath: Search for Survivors, Architectural Resilience, and International Aid"
A woman in her 90s was found alive under the rubble five days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit central Japan, causing widespread destruction and leaving over 120 people dead and 200 missing. Despite the critical 72-hour rescue window having passed, the woman was discovered responsive but suffering from hypothermia. Rescue efforts continue with challenges due to blocked roads, potential wet weather, and the risk of landslides and snowfall. Over 30,000 people are in shelters, and tens of thousands lack electricity and running water, with warnings that infrastructure repairs, especially water pipes, will take a long time.