Deadly Earthquake in Japan

Killer Earthquake Strikes Japan

By KOJI SASAHARA AP

Posted: 2007-07-16 09:20:29

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan (July 16) – A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan on Monday, destroying hundreds of homes, buckling seaside bridges and causing a fire at one of the world’s most powerful nuclear power plants. At least seven people were killed and hundreds were injured.

The quake, which left fissures 3 feet wide in the ground along the coast, hit shortly after 10 a.m. local time and was centered off Niigata state. Buildings swayed 160 miles away in Tokyo. Sirens wailed in Kashiwazaki, a city of about 90,000, which appeared to be hardest hit.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency measured the quake at a 6.8 magnitude. The U.S. Geological Survey, which monitors quakes around the world, said it registered 6.7.

It is sad when disasters hit and I pray that the survivors will receive comfort as they rebuild.

Jesus, of course, did fortell of earthquakes in diverse places (Matthew 24). And in the Book of Revelation a great earthquake is predicted that will eliminate nearly all islands on the earth.

Three articles of related interest may include:

Japan, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Any Witness? This is a draft of an in-process article about Japan. Have they had any witness? Japan, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: Prophecy Japan in prophecy. What is prophesied for Japan. Will God save the Japanese?
Islands and Bible Prophecy What’s ahead for islands? What does the Bible prophesy about them?