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Nature 436, 1075 (25 August 2005) | doi:10.1038/4361075b; Published online 24 August 2005

Warning system makes the grade during quake

Ichiko Fuyuno

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Japanese predictions are put to the test.

The earthquake that hit northeast Japan last week gave scientists an opportunity to test their early warning system. About 140 schools, government agencies and companies in Sendai, the region's major city, were warned about the 7.

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