Quake-hit Japan braces for more aftershocks, rain

Quake-hit Japan braces for more aftershocks, rain

[ad_1] Representative Image Tokyo: Japan’s central prefecture of Ishikawa on Saturday remained on high alert for aftershocks and rain after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the area, leaving one dead and 22 others injured. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned strong aftershocks could occur in the span of around a week following the initial temblor…

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In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake

In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake

[ad_1] By Willow Kreutzer, University of Iowa and Stephen Bagwell, University of Missouri-St. LouisColumbia When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks. They are much more likely than men to experience sexual violence and health problems. Women and girls also face greater professional and educational setbacks. So it…

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