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So many months later after the 3/11 tsunami earthquake disaster and the stuff that floated away is being tracked and found. The boat below was found and it’s a Fukushima based fishing boat. It’s still a slow ride. Midway island is a two year wait, the main land west coast of America, three years. International Pacific Research Center at University of Hawaii is tracking this junk as it travels and becomes part of the gyre. (Our Amazing Planet – Debris)
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Why did some survive and some not? This video explores that. It’s long form so relax and watch this one. It’s in a few parts. Watch the full episode. See more NOVA.
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Why pagodas which made of wood, don’t sway and break down in an earthquake? The answer is in the levels where the eaves pop out so far. A) it helps with the foundation and water run off, otherwise, the water would just soften the foundation. B) it acts as stabilizers! There’s also a giant spire that hangs from the center. It acts like a pendulum so it helps keep the balance right. At times it doesn’t even touch the ground. How did Japanese architects in the 7th century know this? (Gizmodo – Pagoda)
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“We Celebrate Japan Earthquake” This was photographed at Asian Football Confederation game. A Korea team vs a Japan team. Keep it classy folks. This isn’t ok. Apologies have been made by the team. But… C’mon! Also in a similar note, as some of you may recall, Belgian fans taunted Japanese goalie Eiji Kawashima by chanting, “Fukushima Fukushima.” It’s just more Japan bashing. That’s about it.
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$130,000 in a toilet that was ear marked for earthquake / tsunami donation was found in a toilet! Since it was found in a city government office and anonymous, perhaps it’s drug money! Or something that was found or stolen, but then again, perhaps it’s just a good person. (voa – toilet)
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