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Typhoon Phanfone heading for Japan
October is usually one of the most active months for tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific. These storms can affect many countries with Pacific coasts including the Philippines, China, Korea and Japan. In 2013 there were eight tropical cyclones … Continue reading
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Tagged Japan, Japan Meteorological Agency, Japanese typhoon, Japanese weather, Typhoon, typhoon phanfone
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Cyclone Phailin and more Pacific Typhoons
As per forecasts discussed in our blog last week, Cyclone Phailin struck the east coast of India over the weekend with winds estimated at near 130 mph. It brought a strong storm surge along the coast and more than 230 … Continue reading
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Tagged cyclone, india, Japan, JMA, Met Office, Met Office storms, Phailin, Typhoon
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Typhoon Roke brings heavy rain and strong winds to Japan
Typhoon Roke made landfall at about 0600 UTC 21 September near Hamamatsu on the south coast of Japan. Winds were estimated to be close to 100 mph near the typhoon centre and the lowest central pressure recorded was 952mb. Rainbands extended along way ahead … Continue reading
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Tagged Japan, Japan Meteorological Agency, JMA, Roke, tropical storm, Typhoon
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Japan earthquake and the UK Met Office role
Following the earthquake in Japan on Friday 11 March 2011, here is summary to clarify the roles and responsibilities of organisations around the world: The Japan Meteorological Agency has responsibility for Japanese earthquakes, tsunami, nuclear and volcanic ash warnings. For … Continue reading
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Tagged British Geological Survey, International Atomic Energy Agency, Japan, Japan Meteorological Agency, Obninsk, Tokyo, World Meteorological Organization
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Japan Earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo on 11 March. Following the earthquake there continues to be a risk of aftershocks and tsunamis throughout Japan. Tsunami warnings have been put in place around the … Continue reading
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Tagged British Geological Survey, Earthquake, Japan, Japan Meteorological Agency, Tsunami
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