Human remains found in Japan identified as girl missing since 2011 earthquake and tsunami

The disaster killed 15,900 people, with 2,520 people still listed as missing as of the end of February, according to the ...

5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan today: what we know

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued an emergency alert at the time of the quake, predicting strong shaking in the ...

Remains of six-year-old Japanese girl lost in 2011 tsunami returned to family

The partial remains of a six-year-old girl who had been missing since the tsunami triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake were handed over to her family on Thursday (Oct 16), 14 years and ...

Remains of girl, 6, lost in 2011 Japan earthquake, found 100km from home; mum grateful for return

Jaw bone and teeth of little girl who was separated from her grandmother in devastating tremor found by construction worker.
Malay Mail

‘Thank you for coming back to us’: Six-year-old’s remains returned to family 14 years after Japan tsunami

Fourteen years and seven months after a tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake swept her away, the family of six-year-old Natsuse Yamane ...

After 14-year wait, Japanese parents get back remains of daughter, 6, swept away by 2011 tsunami

A call informed the family that some human remains, a small jawbone with teeth had been discovered by a volunteer cleaning ...
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How did Japan's earthquake compare to others across the world?

The death toll from the latest major earthquake to hit Japan is expected to rise even though fears of a 2004-style mega tsunami or 2011 Fukushima meltdown are receding. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...