Place: north-western Japan

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Expert warned back in 2007 of nuclear threat

A LEADING Japanese seismologist warned the country was in danger of a major “nuclear catastrophe” four years ago, but resigned from an advisory panel after his concerns were ignored.

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Nuclear plant leak blamed on 'procedure failure'

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Five dead as earthquake hits Japan

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Moderate earthquake strikes north-western Japan

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Japan: Aftershocks hit quake sites

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Japan: Three reported dead in earthquakes

Three strong earthquakes hit north-western Japan

Three strong earthquakes shook north-western Japan within minutes of each other today, rocking buildings hundreds of miles away in Tokyo. Authorities had received reports that several people were injured.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2004

Dozens hurt as trains collide in Japan

Two single-carriage trains have collided head-on in north-western Japan, injuring 25 people, at least two seriously.

Sun, 24 Jun, 2001