Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
Latest about Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
How Iodide Pills Work
By Live Science Staff published
On the verge of a nuclear meltdown, Japan prepares to distribute iodine pills to reduce the dangers of radiation exposure.

Chernobyl-Scale Disaster Very Unlikely In Japan, Experts Say
By Natalie Wolchover published
Even so, nuclear physicists are cautious about what's to come.

In Pictures: Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
By Jeanna Bryner published
Here's a look at the natural disaster in Japan.

Explosion Causes Radiation Leak at Japan Nuclear Power Plant
By Natalie Wolchover published
The Fukushima plant is releasing harmful radiation into the surrounding area.

Incredibly, 20 Quakes of Magnitude 6.0 or Greater Rock Japan
By Brett Israel published
Number, magnitude, of aftershocks not uncommon, scientists said.

Tsunami's Top Model: Science of Predicting Monster Waves
By Andrea Mustain published
A new model has vastly improved predictions, but work remains.

Record of Japanese Earthquake Made in England
By Jennifer Welsh published
Data will help researchers understand the quake and its effects.

Earth Shakes and Water Waves Cause Widespread Destruction (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Here's a look at the science basics of Japan's earthquake and tsunamis.
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