Tag: tsunami
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Only in Japan! PARO – The Responsive Robotic Seal Offering Comfort to Tragedy Sufferers
It’s almost been a year since the Japanese tragedies which saw an earthquake and subsequent tsunamis rock the country with many losing their homes, possessions and most unfortunately for many even their loved ones. With the rebuilding of not only the affected area of the Pacific coastline but also the lives of those who survived, […]
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Apple’s iOS 5 will deliver “earthquake notifications” for Japanese iPhone users
A new notification system is reported to be coming along with Apple’s new iOS 5, specifically for Japan’s mobile-buying market. It’s not a new cool social feature we’ll all want to get hands-on with – far from that. Following the devastating natural disasters which hit the far eastern country earlier this year, the new notification […]
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Google Maps satellite imagery reveals devastation in Japan
Yesterday we wrote how Google Maps has now allowed us to explore some truly beautiful sights and European landmarks via its latest tour feature. Today the coin is flipped, as Google is releasing images from their satellite map service revealing the scale of the devastation caused by recent earthquakes and the tsumani in Japan. The […]