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ブックマーク / www.boston.com (2)

  • Massive earthquake hits Japan

    An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of Japan early today. The quake -- one of the largest in recorded history -- triggered a 23-foot tsunami that battered Japan's coast, killing hundreds and sweeping away cars, homes, buildings, and boats. Editors note: we'll post more as the story develops -- Lloyd Young (47 photos total) Houses swallowed by tsunami waves burn in Natori, Miyagi Pre

    Massive earthquake hits Japan
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    biconcave 2011/03/12
  • A flood of toxic sludge

    On Monday, October 4th, a large reservoir filled with toxic red sludge in western Hungary ruptured, releasing approximately 700,000 cubic meters (185 million gallons) of stinking caustic mud, which killed many animals, at least four people, and injured over 120 - many with chemical burns. The 12-foot-high flood of sludge inundated several towns, sweeping cars off the road as it flowed into the nea

    A flood of toxic sludge
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    biconcave 2010/10/08
    ボーキサイト精錬の廃液は強アルカリだもんなあ、ヤバいよなあ…
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