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Japan, the earthquake, and how they prepare.
__**Japans earthquake:**__ http://www.worldnewsco.com/4617/earthquake-tsunami-japan-number-dead-missing-victims-18000/

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/tectonic-plates-movement-caused-japan-quake-tsunami_100513257.html Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:37:46 AM up to date and a reliable source an article from thaindain news

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/11/world/asia/maps-of-earthquake-and-tsunami-damage-in-japan.html article from new york times and up to date Published: March 11, 2011

http://www.ucc.org/disaster/japan-earthquake-2011/  "One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded hit Japan at 2:46 pm local time on March 11, triggering a massive 23-foot tsunami. The 9.0 magnitude offshore quake, the largest in Japan's history, was followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Japanese officials say more than 3,300 people have died in the disaster. The death toll is likely to continue climbing given the scale of Friday's devastation; extensive search and rescue efforts are still underway."

Japan devastation: On April 11, 2011 the death toll exceeded 13,000 the roaring waters of the tsunami wiped away thousands of homes. Both disasters caused nuclear melt downs, increased radiation leading to evacuation, and over 10 billion dollars of damage in japan. buildings came tumbling down leaving people homeless out on the street with nothing. Shelters became over crowded quickly and continue to fill. Over 153,000 people live in shelters currently and food is scare, electricity is almost non-existent, heat is unobtainable, and most people sleep on cold hard floors.

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tells about Japan successful procedures and preparedness
http://www.pri.org/science/technology/japan-s-earthquake-resistant-buildings2898.html it is because of japan's building structure that more buildings didn't collapse. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/26/disaster-preparedness-learning-japan.html japans ready disaster plan http://www.theatlantic.com/life/archive/2011/03/the-value-of-good-design-earthquake-resistance-in-japan-since-1971/72361/ three major structural types that saved lives and prevented the building from collapsing http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/world/asia/12codes.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss describes japans strict building codes HOW JAPAN PREPARES FOR TSUNAMIS http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/03/japans_building_engineers_win.html steps japan takes to prepare for a tsunami

__**Extra information:**__ ** Tokyo ** -- As searches for survivors continued Saturday, police in Japan said more than 7,100 people had died since the monster earthquake and ensuing tsunami struck. On Saturday morning 7,197 people were confirmed dead, according to Japan's National Police Agency. Another 10,905 people were missing and 2,611 were injured, the agency said. Prime Minister Naoto Kan sought to reassure the nation, saying Friday that he is committed to taking firm control of a "grave" situation.

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