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Sep 7, 2018 · Operations

How a 6.7‑Magnitude Hokkaido Quake Threatens Data Centers and Debunks Earthquake Myths

A 6.7‑magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, plunging the region into a week‑long power outage that jeopardized local data centers reliant on limited‑capacity generators, while experts emphasize that worldwide earthquake prediction remains unreliable and stress the importance of prevention over forecasting.