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Environmental Issues Environmental Issues What's at Risk? What To Do Global Warming From Larry West, your Guide to Environmental Issues The earthquake and tsunami that caused the human and environmental tragedy that has kept the world glued to television screens and newspaper reports for the past few days also sparked a nuclear crisis that could become the worst nuclear disaster in history. Earthquake Leads to Nuclear Crisis in Japan The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan late last week set off a nuclear crisis that could have more serious consequences than the Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine 25 years ago--unless Japanese scientists and engineers can prevent a nuclear meltdown. See More About:  japan  nuclear energy  earthquakes Earthquake and Tsunami Devastate Japan The devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan last week killed hundreds of people and raised a tsunami that killed hundreds more while swamping harbors and flooding the coastal city of Sendai. See More About:  japan  nuclear energy  earthquakes How are Tsunamis Detected? Detecting tsunamis is science, but not an exact science. False alarms can and do happen. See More About:  tsunamis  weather patterns  environmental events Is Climate Change Causing More Earthquakes and Tsunamis? Climatologists have been raising alarms about global warming for years, and now geologists are getting into the act, warning that melting glaciers will lead to an increasing number of earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions in unexpected places. See More About:  global warming  melting glaciers  earthquakes Environmental Issues Ads Japan Earthquake Banking Crisis Japan Japanese Hotel Japan Jobs Tokyo Japan Featured Articles Renewable Energy Green Living & Design Health & Environment Recycling Biodiversity & Conservation Pollution   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Larry West Environmental Issues Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Environmental Issues newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Is Earth Day a Communist Plot? How Oil Spills Damage the Environment Top Environmental Issues of the Decade 10 Ways You Can Reduce Global Warming The Truth About Global Warming Advertisement