Japan earthquake leaves over 7,600 in shelters
The article discusses the Kumamoto Prefecture earthquake in Japan, which struck on July 28 with a magnitude of 7.1, resulting in the deaths of 38 people and over 100 injuries. The effects of the earthquake are still felt today, with more than 7,600 individuals remaining in evacuation centers and approximately 699 homes completely destroyed. Additionally, over 44,000 people are suffering from water shortages. The region experienced more than 350 aftershocks over five days. Russian experts have indicated the possibility of a repeat strong earthquake, offering a rare explanation of its activity mechanism. The earthquake is considered a rare type of internal seismic activity, occurring at a time when predictions of even more severe earthquakes in the area are increasing.
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