Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening
General News,World,Asia,Japan,Earthquake,Natural Disasters
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A shopping mall in southern Japan that had just reopened after years of reconstruction following a devastating 2016 earthquake was destroyed Tuesday after a powerful earthquake struck the region and was followed by a massive explosion, leaving dozens of workers unaccounted for.
The Aeon Mall in Kumamoto Prefecture celebrated its grand reopening on June 13 after years of rebuilding meant to mark the region's recovery from the 2016 disaster.
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