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Aircraft grounded at Okinawa's airport, "Neoguri" typhoon scares Japan

Naha, Japan - Fear of water explosions, more than strong wind

Aircraft grounded in Naha airport, the main city of Okinawa region on the far south of Japanese archipelago, due to the strong typhoon "Neoguri" that from some days is scaring Japan. The name of the storm derives from a significant animal in Japanese folklore, the "Tanuki", best known as raccoon dog. Buildings on the island were built able to face the terrible storms caused by this kind of events;...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1161358
Rome, Italy, 07/09/2014 13:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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