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How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Accidents and Safety category. Published on August 7, 2026 • Originally reported by River Akira Davis, Hisako Ueno and Chang W. Lee. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.
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