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Japan is at high risk from natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as from nuclear accidents and missile-based military offensives. In 2007, the government’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency launched J-Alert, a satellite-based system that enables local authorities to transmit warning messages directly to local media and citizens.
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J-Alert: disaster warning technology in Japan
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Japan is at high risk from natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as from nuclear accidents and missile-based military offensives. In 2007, the government’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency launched J-Alert, a satellite-based system that enables local authorities to transmit warning messages directly to local media and citizens.
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