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Massive earthquake hits Japan - The Big Picture - Boston.com
An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of Japan early today. The quake -- one of the largest in recorded history -- triggered a 23-foot tsunami that battered Japan's coast, killing hundreds and sweeping away cars, homes, buildings, and boats. Editors note: we'll post more as the story develops -- Lloyd Young ( 47 photos total )Japan raced to avert a nuclear meltdown today by flooding a nuclear reactor with seawater after Friday's massive earthquake left more than 600 people dead and thousands more missing. Towns in the country's northeast coast were literally wiped away by an ensuing tsunami, leaving countless people seeking shelter in the aftermath of the quake, which measured 8.9 on the Richter scale and was the country's strongest recorded quake. -- Lloyd Young 44 photos total )
Japan: earthquake aftermath - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Japan: Vast devastation - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Continued aftershocks and new earthquakes bring new fears to the survivors of the tragedy. Residents prepare for radiation leaks as the Prime Minister asks everyone to remain indoors - in their homes, their offices and shelters. Ninety one countries have offered help to Japan. Search and rescue and recovery continue in the devastated landscape. The death toll rises, but some hope is realized in the reunions of family and friends. -- Paula Nelson ( 52 photos total )
Japan: New fears as the tragedy deepens - The Big Picture - Boston.com
La « communication de crise » est un art difficile : comment éviter de paniquer les populations, tout en respectant l’exigence de vérité ? Comment anticiper suffisamment pour comprendre le fil des événements, tout en se référant aux faits établis ? Enfin, comment mesurer l’impact de l’information sur les récepteurs situés en dehors de la zone de crise ? Les secteurs industriels à l’origine de la crise craignent évidemment un impact durable de ce type d’accident. A écouter les médias ces derniers jours, une première question vient à l’esprit : pourquoi la dénégation est-elle le modèle standard de l’information de crise ?

