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A 6.3 -magnitude earthquake hit off the Japanese coast of Hokkaido


An earthquake with a power of (6.3) on the Richter scale off the eastern coast of the Hokkaido Governorate, at (3:52) in the morning local time, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency. Hokkaido. No news has yet been reported about human or material losses as a result of the earthquake." target ="_Blank"> Earthquakes daily, which is remarkable is the severity of these tremors and the diversity of their positions, as the world witnesses strong strikes that exceed 6 degrees on the Richter scale in Asia, South America and the Mediterranean. Tektumeal earthquakes: the result of the movement of tectonic plates and their slide along the faults.
2. Volcanic earthquakes: It is caused by volcanic activity, where the movement of magma leads to the generation of vibrations. Infinitive earthquakes: resulting from human activities such as building dams or extracting natural resources.
studies indicate that the number of Large earthquakes “with a power of 7 degrees and more” remained relatively fixed over the decades. However, the increase in the media and modern technology contributed to increasing awareness and media coverage of earthquakes when they occur." target ="_Blank"> Humanitarian activity related on roads, construction and exploratory bombing, oil and gas extraction, and others.

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