One Million Without Power, Ice and Snow Persist as Winter Storm Fern Slams US
Over one million people are out of power and cities are decked out in snow and ice after Winter Storm Fern swept across the Eastern United States. The winter storm slammed 34 states with inclement weather, ranging from rain to snow and everything in between. In response, 24 states were forced to declare states of emergency, and major preparations were made ahead of the storm. Roads were salted, trucks were arranged into prime position for quick responses, and people initiated
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Japan Prepares to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant
Japan is preparing to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant, 15 years after the devastating Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The western prefecture of Niigata is home to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which still stands as the largest in the world. Completed in 1997, the plant has a capacity of a staggering 8,212 MW and boosted its parent company, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), to the spotlight in Japanese nuclear technology. However, the
Armaan Dhawan
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan yesterday, triggering tsunami warnings across the northern part of the country and forcing evacuations. The quake struck late at night, around 11:15 pm local time, at a depth of 33 miles, with an epicenter around 44 miles away from the Japanese coastline. The earthquake's depth and distance from Japan likely mitigated its impacts, but shaking was still felt as far as Tokyo– over 400 miles away. Soon after, a tsunami warning was issued a
Armaan Dhawan
Dec 9, 20252 min read
