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Update Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 21:39
Light 4.5 quake hits near Ishinomaki, Japan
4.5 quake 25 Dec 6:27 am (GMT +9)
A intermediate magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported early morning near Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki Shi, Miyagi, Japan.
According to NIED, the quake hit on Friday 25 December 2020 at 6:27 am local time at an intermediate depth of 102.7 km. The strength of the earthquake may have been tempered by its relative great depth below the surface, which makes it feel weaker in absolute terms. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
1. Oirase Gorge – Waterfalls Frozen in Time! (Aomori)
Flowing 14-kilometers through the thick wilderness of Aomori’s Towada region, Oirase Gorge is a dynamic mountain stream of powerful rapids boasting 14 waterfalls!
During winter, the surrounding boulders and trees are engulfed by thick snowfall, creating a spectacular frozen landscape that looks like a painting!
The cold is so powerful that, between mid-January and early March, many of the small waterfalls and streams will freeze in place, making it appear as if time itself has escaped for the winter.
Regular bus service is suspended between mid-November and February, so visitors will need to book a special JR ‘Fuyu no Oirase-go’ bus from Hachinohe Station.