Tremors continue at Mt. Usu

Tremors continue at Mt. Usu

HAKODATE, Japan - A house is seen hoisted by newly formed fault lines on the western slope of Mt. Usu in southwestern Hokkaido. This photo was taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the afternoon of April 6.

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