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India.com
17 minutes ago
- General
- India.com
New Baba Vanga's July 2025 Prediction Sparks Fear After Tsunami Hits Japan, Russia
photoDetails english 2939091 Updated:Jul 30, 2025, 04:08 PM IST Earthquake in Russia 1 / 7 A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.7 hit off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, later updated to 8.8 by the US Geological Survey. It is the most powerful quake in the region since 1952. The tremor triggered tsunami waves that reached Japan's Hokkaido island and Russia's Kuril Islands. Coastal regions experienced high waves, prompting tsunami warnings and alerts across the Pacific, including in the United States, Hawaii, and New Zealand. Japan Meteorological Agency 2 / 7 The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued emergency alerts, urging people to move to higher ground without delay. In response, sirens sounded across Japan and evacuation orders were issued, including at the Fukushima nuclear plant, where workers were swiftly relocated to ensure their safety. New Baba Vanga of Japan 3 / 7 This devastating natural disaster occurred just weeks after a prediction by Japanese manga artist and self-proclaimed clairvoyant Ryo Tatsuki went viral online. Often referred to as the "New Baba Vanga of Japan," Tatsuki had written in her 1999 manga book The Future I Saw that the seas near southern Japan would 'boil' on July 5, 2025. Ryo Tatsuki's prophecy 4 / 7 While the predicted disaster didn't happen on July 5, many are now speculating that Ryo Tatsuki's prophecy might have been meant as a warning for the entire month of July rather than a specific day. With the powerful earthquake and tsunami striking just 25 days later, people are revisiting her prediction and wondering if it pointed to a wider timeframe. Twitter Reaction 5 / 7 'Massive 3 Feet Tsunami Alert for the entire Coast of Japan after a Powerful Magnitude of 8.8 Earthquake in the Coast of Russia, Japanese Manga Predictor Ryo Tatsuki, The Future I Saw, who predicted the 2011 Quake did it again! Stay safe, Japan,' on user commented on X (formerly twitter). Most powerful earthquake 6 / 7 The earthquake, considered the most powerful in the region since 1952, struck approximately 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city in Russia's Far East. The US Geological Survey reported it as a shallow quake, occurring at a depth of 19.3 km, and later revised its magnitude from 8 to 8.8. Seismic activity 7 / 7 Earthquakes cannot be predicted with accuracy. Although scientists can pinpoint high-risk areas based on fault lines and past seismic activity, they are unable to determine the exact time or place a quake will occur. While Ryo Tatsuki's July 5 prediction has caught public attention, experts emphasize that the timing is purely coincidental. Seismologists agree that much more scientific research and technological advancement is needed before accurate earthquake prediction becomes possible.
L'Orient-Le Jour
37 minutes ago
- Climate
- L'Orient-Le Jour
A 1.3-meter tsunami recorded in Japan
A 1.3-meter tsunami reached a port in Miyagi prefecture, northern Japan, at 1:52 p.m. (04:52 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The JMA maintained its tsunami warnings, cautioning that waves as high as 3 meters are possible along Japan's Pacific coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The Star
an hour ago
- Climate
- The Star
Japan sees new record high temperature of 41.2 deg C
The heatwave is forecast to continue, Japan's weather agency said, warning of a 'significant' rise in temperature in northern and eastern regions. - Photo: AFP TOKYO: Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2 deg C on Wednesday (July 30), with the mercury also hitting 40 deg C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began. Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more erratic weather patterns, and Japan is no exception. Wednesday's new record in the western region of Hyogo surpassed the previous high of 41.1C seen in Hamamatsu in 2020 and Kumagaya in 2018, the weather office said. The record comes on a day Japan was also on high alert for tsunamis after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Far East Russia. In tourist hotspot Kyoto the mercury hit 40C, the first time any of its observation points -- the oldest opened in 1880, the newest in 2002 -- had seen such a high, authorities said. Japan's summer last year was the joint hottest on record, equalling the level seen in 2023, followed by the warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago. The Japanese government has issued heatstroke warnings to a large swathe of the archipelago in recent days as temperatures topped 35C at hundreds of observation points. On Tuesday, the temperature hit 35C or higher at 322 of 914 observation points nationwide, reportedly the highest number since comparative data became available in 2010. New highs were set in 38 locations, including Gujo in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, which reached 39.8C, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The heatwave is forecast to continue, the JMA said, warning of a "significant" rise in temperature in northern and eastern regions. "Please take care of your health including (avoiding) heatstroke," it said. - Heatstroke - A total of 10,804 people in Japan were sent to hospital due to heatstroke last week, the highest weekly figure this year. In total 16 people died, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. The number is the highest this year, surpassing the previous record of 10,053 people hospitalised in the week from June 30 to July 6. Every summer, Japanese officials urge the public to seek shelter in air-conditioned rooms to avoid heatstroke. The elderly in Japan -- which has the world's second-oldest population after Monaco -- are particularly at risk. Western Europe saw its hottest June on record last month, as extreme temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, according to the EU climate monitor Copernicus. Dangerous temperatures stretched into July, with separate research estimating that climate change made the heat up to 4C hotter, pushing the thermometer into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people and greatly worsening the projected death toll. Millions were exposed to high heat stress as daily average temperatures in western Europe climbed to levels rarely seen before -- and never so early in the summer. Several countries recorded surface temperatures above 40C, with heat of up to 46C in Spain and Portugal, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said. tmo-stu/fox
India.com
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Japans New Baba Vanga Manga Prophecy: Did Ryo Tatsuki Foresee 8.8 Kamchatka Quake & Pacific Tsunami?
A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia's far-flung Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, which prompted general tsunami alerts and waves that reached the northern coast of Japan, has rekindled a heated controversy over a chilling prophecy made by Japanese manga creator Ryo Tatsuki. Brandied as the "New Baba Vanga of Japan," Tatsuki's 1999 manga, Watashi ga Mita Mirai (The Future I Saw), specifically foretold an accident in July 2025. While most internet buffs had identified July 5, 2025, as the exact date of the predicted event, the failure of a major disaster to occur on the day caused the theory to momentarily subside. This week's intense earthquake and subsequent tsunami warnings, however, have resurrected the debate in full roar, with the fans contemplating the possibility that Tatsuki's prediction may have been close in timing rather than precise. Manga's Notorious Predictions Resurface Watashi ga Mita Mirai became infamous for eerily alluding to various actual tragedies that followed its release in 1999, such as the deaths of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically the disastrous March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Within hours of the recent Kamchatka earthquake, social media platforms were flooded with posts drawing parallels to Tatsuki's work. Comments like, "Massive tsunami alert for Japan after an 8.8 earthquake in Russia. Manga predictor Ryo Tatsuki who foresaw 2011 did it again!" circulated widely. While skeptics dismiss such connections as mere coincidence, others argue that pop culture can profoundly influence public perception of disasters, even inspiring conversations around preparedness. Earthquake's Effects And Japan's Fragility The 8.8 magnitude earthquake, originally reported as 8.0 then upgraded by the US Geological Survey (USGS), hit at a shallow depth of 19.3 km, about 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. Tsunami waves ranging from 3 to 4 meters (10–13 feet) hit portions of Russia's Kamchatka coastline, with immediate evacuation responses. The seismic activity reached far and wide all over the world, triggering alerts in the Pacific region, including Japan, Hawaii, and sections of the US West Coast. Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) promptly issued tsunami warnings for coastal areas in the Pacific, forecasting waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet). While the initial waves measured on Hokkaido's coast were some 30 cm (one foot) high, and thus caused little immediate danger, they were a grim reminder of the danger lurking beneath. Japan's government promptly set up an emergency task force, with an emphasis on increased alertness and preparedness. Japan's heightened susceptibility to earthquakes is a result of its geographical location at the intersection of four significant tectonic plates—the Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American Plates. Its distinctive tectonic setting renders it one of the world's most seismically active areas. Cultural Resonance And Preparedness Cultural productions such as Watashi ga Mita Mirai tend to provoke public outcry since they draw upon common fears of natural disasters. Although scientists repeatedly debunk psychic accuracy, specialists recognize that advance guessing by fantasy fiction, by sheer coincidence, can on occasion mirror actual events, particularly in seismically active areas such as Japan. No matter how scientifically sound, such forecasts serve a special function in public consciousness. They can unintentionally lead people to inspect safety protocols and exit strategies, have a bearing on mass psychology by heightening either fear or alertness, and strike a chord deeply within cultures with experience of disastrous natural events.
Int'l Business Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- Int'l Business Times
Japan Sees New Record High Temperature Of 41.2C
Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began. Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more erratic weather patterns, and Japan is no exception. Wednesday's new record in the western region of Hyogo surpassed the previous high of 41.1C seen in Hamamatsu in 2020 and Kumagaya in 2018, the weather office said. The record comes on a day Japan was also on high alert for tsunamis after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Far East Russia. In tourist hotspot Kyoto the mercury hit 40C, the first time any of its observation points -- the oldest opened in 1880, the newest in 2002 -- had seen such a high, authorities said. Japan's summer last year was the joint hottest on record, equalling the level seen in 2023, followed by the warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago. The Japanese government has issued heatstroke warnings to a large swathe of the archipelago in recent days as temperatures topped 35C at hundreds of observation points. On Tuesday, the temperature hit 35C or higher at 322 of 914 observation points nationwide, reportedly the highest number since comparative data became available in 2010. New highs were set in 38 locations, including Gujo in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, which reached 39.8C, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The heatwave is forecast to continue, the JMA said, warning of a "significant" rise in temperature in northern and eastern regions. "Please take care of your health including (avoiding) heatstroke," it said. A total of 10,804 people in Japan were sent to hospital due to heatstroke last week, the highest weekly figure this year. In total 16 people died, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. The number is the highest this year, surpassing the previous record of 10,053 people hospitalised in the week from June 30 to July 6. Every summer, Japanese officials urge the public to seek shelter in air-conditioned rooms to avoid heatstroke. The elderly in Japan -- which has the world's second-oldest population after Monaco -- are particularly at risk. Western Europe saw its hottest June on record last month, as extreme temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, according to the EU climate monitor Copernicus. Dangerous temperatures stretched into July, with separate research estimating that climate change made the heat up to 4C hotter, pushing the thermometer into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people and greatly worsening the projected death toll. Millions were exposed to high heat stress as daily average temperatures in western Europe climbed to levels rarely seen before -- and never so early in the summer. Several countries recorded surface temperatures above 40C, with heat of up to 46C in Spain and Portugal, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said.
