A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake could hit Japan, warns after strong shaking triggers tsunami and coastal evacuations

Huge waves were seen engulfing vast swathes of Japan's coastline

Japan issued a special warning on Monday warning of an increased risk of an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 or greater after strong tremors rocked northern Japan and triggered a tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency released a statement saying, “The possibility of another major earthquake occurring is relatively higher than in normal times.” The warning … Read more

Strong ultrafast nonlinear optical response from megaelectronvolt electrons in semiconductors – Nature Photonics

Strong ultrafast nonlinear optical response from megaelectronvolt electrons in semiconductors - Nature Photonics

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