Coverage dated August 8, 2024

Japan PM Fumio Kishida cancels trip as scientists urge preparations for possible

Headline from CBS News

The Japan Meteorological Agency's first "megaquake advisory" sparked public unease and prompted local authorities to begin introducing precautionary measures.

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  1. CBS News

    Japan PM Fumio Kishida cancels trip as scientists urge preparations for possible (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Japan Meteorological Agency's first "megaquake advisory" sparked public unease and prompted local authorities to begin introducing precautionary measures.

  2. The Republic

    Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake' (opens The Republic)

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    TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida canceled a planned trip to Central Asia on Friday to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast.

  3. The Guardian

    Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘megaquake’ warning (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast

  4. The World from PRX

    Japan's PM cancels trip over megaquake warning (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever advisory warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast. That prompted Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to cancel a trip. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with earthquake scientist Judith Hubbard about how this advisory he…

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