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Earthquake Disaster in Japan

Back to story: Even now, Japan’s 2011 earthquake remains an ongoing disaster

Back to story: Even now, Japan’s 2011 earthquake remains an ongoing disaster

Judge: Sailors' class-action suit can proceed over alleged radiation exposure

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit filed by about 200 Navy sailors and Marines can proceed against Japanese utility TEPCO and other defendants who they blame for a variety of ailments from radiation exposure following a nuclear reactor meltdown 3½ years ago.
Life in 320 square feet: Tsunami evacuees battle stress, uncertainty

When Stars and Stripes and a group of military spouses first visited the Terauchi temporary housing complex two years ago, the residents' needs were mostly material: clean water, personal items. Now, their needs are perhaps more difficult to meet.
Report: USS Reagan exposed to radiation levels exceeding what Japanese government said

When the USS Ronald Reagan arrived off the coast of Japan’s main Honshu Island on March 13, 2011, it was greeted by radiation levels that far exceeded what Navy leadership had been told to expect by the Japanese government, according to a new report in the Asia-Pacific Journal.
JAPAN EARTHQUAKE, 3 YEARS LATER

Even now, Japan’s 2011 earthquake remains an ongoing disaster

Japan's 2011 disaster may not be constantly on the minds of most in the Tokyo area — military or otherwise — but it continues to affect everyone living in Japan to some degree.
Analysis

Scientists say Fukushima danger limited -- for now

Most scientists who have been monitoring activity at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant say the current radioactive outflows do not pose a significant health risk beyond the surrounding prefecture and its waters — but a lack of data on some isotopes and an uncertain containment solution have those scientists less sure about the long-term risks.
Frozen wall around damaged nuke plant possible, but requires precision September 3, 2013
Commissaries to sell Japanese produce again, 2 years after disaster June 7, 2013
US bases pause to remember Japan tsunami victims March 11, 2013
2 years after Fukushima, daily life marked by concerns for kids' health March 10, 2013
Japan's radiated waste yet to be disposed March 10, 2013
Experts: Okinawa ‘well overdue’ for quake March 10, 2013
US sailors sue Japanese utility over radiation exposure December 27, 2012
Concerns grow over stability of Japan nuclear plant
Misawa remembers Japan earthquake, tsunami on anniversary March 11, 2012
Japanese artist thanks USS Essex crew for work following March 11 disaster December 13, 2011
Disaster relief efforts push Japan public sentiment toward U.S. military to all-time high December 7, 2011
DOD to release post-quake radiation estimates for Japan bases November 21, 2011
U.S. extends no-go zone around nuke plant, based on new data October 8, 2011
DOD paid $35 million for families to leave Japan following nuclear crisis October 4, 2011
Japanese rebuild lives, homes in devastated north
Global Hawk invaluable after Japan disasters
Japan school still serving as shelter six months after disaster August 29, 2011
Tourist town struggles to attract visitors in wake of tsunami August 26, 2011
Biden calls troop efforts during Operation Tomodachi 'astounding' August 24, 2011
At Sendai Airport, Biden praises recovery efforts in Japan August 23, 2011
Towns near Fukushima power plant could be off limits for decades August 22, 2011
Military installs two high-powered radiation detectors in Japan
Okinawa Marines open homes to young victims of Japan disaster August 9, 2011
In wake of quake, Navy struggling to fill jobs on Yokosuka-based ships August 2, 2011
U.S. wasn't fully prepared for radiation risks following Japan earthquake, top general says July 27, 2011
Fishing villages thank U.S. troops for Operation Tomodachi July 25, 2011
Military to calculate radiation doses for those living, working in Japan following earthquake July 20, 2011
Seabees still working in tsunami-ravaged northern Japan July 16, 2011
U.S. military expected to lift ban on Japanese foods soon July 15, 2011
U.S. spent $11.7M to fly dependents out of Japan after earthquake June 28, 2011
U.S. troops not exposed to high levels of toxins, radiation during quake cleanup, military says June 22, 2011
U.S. extends travel alert around Fukushima power plant till Aug. 15 June 10, 2011
Radiation fears outpaced the facts after quake, USFJ commander says June 6, 2011
Japan bases' energy conservation efforts predate earthquake June 3, 2011
Evacuation from Japan a vacation? Not so much
Thousands of pets left behind in restricted zone near nuclear power plant May 28, 2011
Bases in Korea were ready to accept U.S. evacuees from Japan May 21, 2011
Radio station-inspired aid finally headed to Japan orphanages May 20, 2011
Yokota Red Cross volunteers honored for Operation Tomodachi work May 20, 2011
Despite assurances, U.S. not accepting produce from some northern Japan prefectures May 10, 2011
Japan base residents: Conserve energy or face blackouts May 6, 2011
Misawa drum team holds earthquake, tsunami fundraiser April 30, 2011
Tsunami relief missions coming to an end for Misawa volunteer program April 29, 2011
Children in Japan city adjust to studying, living at school April 28, 2011
Army's tsunami relief efforts dwindling in Japan April 28, 2011
Bullet trains near Misawa on track but off limits to troops April 29, 2011
Base schools adjust as students return to Japan April 28, 2011
Misawa busily repairing port, but long-ago planning helped minimize damage April 27, 2011
Thousands of ‘volunteer evacuees’ yet to return to Japan April 26, 2011
Marine Corps nuclear team wraps up mission in Japan April 26, 2011
U.S. troops restore a train station, one dirt pile at a time April 25, 2011
Japan city devastated by quake, tsunami shows signs of recovery April 24, 2011
Military welcoming back families who evacuated from Japan
Seattle showers Japan orphanages with 100 tons of aid April 21, 2011
Family members starting to return to Japan April 20, 2011
DODDS to help returning students catch up on studies April 20, 2011
Miyagi prefecture fishing industry devastated by tsunami April 20, 2011
Army health team testing for toxins amid tsunami debris in Japan April 19, 2011
USS George Washington to return to Yokosuka on Wednesday April 19, 2011
DODEA educators strike fine balance in discussing Japan tsunami April 17, 2011
U.S. Embassy stops distributing iodide pills to citizens in Japan April 18, 2011
Navy creates handbook to aid military families returning to Japan April 18, 2011
Military to begin bringing family members back to Japan April 16, 2011
Families who evacuated from Japan can return soon April 15, 2011
Yokota concert to raise money for tsunami victims April 15, 2011
Army aviators get new mission following Japan quake, tsunami April 11, 2011
U.S. troops clear way for reopening of Sendai Airport April 13, 2011
Pacific students turn creative efforts into earthquake aid April 13, 2011
Michigan vet flies to Misawa on his own to help April 11, 2011
U.S. relief mission likely will do little to ease tensions over Futenma April 10, 2011

View Photo gallery: Stars and Stripes' coverage of the quake aftermath and relief efforts

Photo gallery: Stars and Stripes' coverage of the quake aftermath and relief efforts

U.S. military facilities in the earthquake area.

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