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Saturday, 8 September 2018
Landslides in Hokkaido
Multiple Landslides in Hokkaido after Earthquake
The earthquake of 6.7Mw magnitude struck on the 6th September only a few days after the ground was soaked by Typhoon Jebi.
The result was multiple landslides originating from ridge crests.
You can read all about it HERE and HERE. The second link has lots of spectacular photos. Hokkaido looks an attractive place - probably better before the landslides.
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