Three days after the earthquake on January 1, 2024 in Suzu city on the Noto peninsula, Ishikawa province (Japan), a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan arrived at the epicenter to share with local authorities and visit Vietnamese people there.
A delegation from the Japanese Embassy visited Vietnamese people in the earthquake-affected area in Nanao city on the Noto peninsula, Ishikawa province (Japan) on January 4 - Photo: LE LONG
Spirit of sharing with fellow countrymen
At this time, the roads were severely damaged, so the group could not reach the central area where the 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred. Only the vehicles of the Japan Self-Defense Agency and specialized rescue equipment were urgently deploying rescue work and restoring infrastructure here.
According to the Ishikawa government, of the approximately 5,000 Vietnamese people living, working and studying here, about 600 are from the Noto Peninsula - the epicenter of the recent major earthquake. Statistics as of 3 p.m. on January 4 showed that 80,906 houses were damaged, 12 waste and wastewater treatment facilities were destroyed and it is unknown when they will be restored.
The earthquake also damaged water pipes, so the need for clean water for daily life is very urgent in the localities affected by natural disasters. Supermarkets and convenience stores have resumed operations and provided essential goods. The number of stable gas stations has also increased from 38 to 73.
Vietnamese volunteer groups have quickly organized the transportation of essential goods to support people in the epicenter. Here, Vietnamese volunteers are forming distribution groups with each group having 15-20 members. These groups will continue to work with unions to have a place to gather relief goods near the disaster area, helping essential goods to be distributed to people as quickly and effectively as possible.
In Niigata prefecture, according to a quick report, the Vietnamese community here did not suffer major human losses but suffered significant property damage. Some people suffered minor injuries, but fortunately, their lives were not in danger.
Responding to the appeal of the Vietnamese Embassy and Consulate General in Osaka (Japan), benefactors from Osaka prepared 600 gifts and necessary items on January 6. In addition, charitable organizations are continuing to call for donations to prepare for additional relief after the aftershocks.
Representatives of the Vietnamese Association in Saitama Prefecture donated 2,000,000 yen (nearly 14,000 USD) to repair damage to equipment and living infrastructure after the earthquake. The Buddhist Association in Japan plans to support the Vietnamese community in the most practical way possible.
In the coming time, a Vietnamese information coordination board will also be established to connect support, build a map of the community facing difficulties at the epicenter, and maintain a network of collaborators and volunteers to continue helping our compatriots.
On January 5, Mr. Vu Tien Dung (working at Hokuriku Taigai union) went to Nakanoto city, Ishikawa province to give necessities to Vietnamese people and those affected by the earthquake in the area - Photo: NVCC
Effectiveness of early warning system
The earthquake was the second most powerful after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but fortunately the number of casualties was not too large. This was partly thanks to the early warning system that was activated very quickly and promptly, continuously updating the people in real time.
According to Master - Civil and Environmental Engineer Nguyen Hoai Thanh in Tokyo (Japan), thanks to the earthquake early warning system every second and every minute, people can avoid disasters and act immediately. For example, warnings by text message come in advance, about 1-2 minutes later, the earthquake occurs, so people can be proactive.
The earthquake early warning system uses seismometers and seismic intensity meters of the Japan Meteorological Agency at about 690 locations nationwide, along with the earthquake observation network (about 1,000 locations nationwide) of the National Research and Development Agency, the National Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention.
By using data from multiple observation points, the system can quickly detect when an earthquake occurs. In addition, safe shelters when natural disasters occur are always available everywhere, at community agencies such as schools, medical centers... This helps to evacuate as quickly as possible and helps as many people as possible to access, thereby reducing damage to people and property.
Although human casualties were reduced, local businesses were still severely affected in terms of facilities, especially manufacturing and processing plants.
Kaga Toshiba Electronics, a semiconductor manufacturer in Nomi City, said the air supply and exhaust pipes that feed into its cleanroom for microchip production were severely damaged and are being repaired as a priority. They are also urgently inspecting and reassessing the condition of the equipment. Work is underway to restore some production processes with the goal of resuming operations by January 10.
Causes of earthquakes
According to Associate Professor Inukai Naoyuki - Nagaoka University of Technology, he calculated the displacement of the geological plate based on the parameters of the Japan Institute of Geophysics as follows: The western fault layer F43 and the fault layer F43 have moved and collided with each other. The collision points extend from east to west, causing the geological plates to be raised up to 1.4m in some places and to collapse about 0.4m in some places. In addition, it is believed that the fluctuations on the F42 fault side occurring on the sea side have a strong influence on the tsunami.Earthquake strikes again on Noto Peninsula
Aftershocks continue to shake the Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture) following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on January 1. As of 4 a.m. on January 6, a total of 1,033 aftershocks had been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, including five large aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 5. On the morning of January 6, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the area again, according to Kyodo News. As of January 6, local authorities confirmed that about 126 people had died and 210 were still missing. In Wajima City (Ishikawa Prefecture), an estimated 100 people were still trapped. There are currently 2,080 personnel and soldiers participating in rescue work. Rescue efforts are continuing but are being hampered by bad weather and landslides. Rain is expected to fall throughout January 7 in the central region, followed by snowfall. Damaged roads are also hampering the delivery of relief supplies into Ishikawa Prefecture, where about 31,000 people are staying in 357 shelters. The prefectural government is planning to build temporary homes for the affected people.Tuoitre.vn
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