Japan's Kumamoto prefecture showcases advanced quake-proof infrastructure that helped avert major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake.
Kumamoto, Japan, has significantly improved its earthquake preparedness with resilient buildings and community search and rescue training.
Rescuers in Japan's Kumamoto face extreme heat during earthquake recovery, risking heatstroke for themselves and displaced residents.
Rescue efforts are underway in Japan after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, trapping people in collapsed buildings and causing at least 13 deaths.
Kumamoto, Japan's mountainous region, is no stranger to frequent earthquakes, shaping its infrastructure and community resilience.