Japan Bracing for Impact: Unverified Seismic Event Sparks Global Concerns

Japan faces earthquake threat as Pacific Ring of Fire converges on the nation.

The Japanese archipelago sits at the intersection of four tectonic plates – the Eurasian, North American, Philippine Sea, and Okinawa Trough – making it a hotspot for earthquakes.

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