Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause US$1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people
Japan sees about an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along a seabed zone known as the Nankai Trough.
Japan warns of megaquake that could kill 300,000 along Nankai Trough: What is it?
A newly released Japanese government report warns that a long-feared massive earthquake in the nation’s Nankai Trough could ...
Japan’s warning for the coming ‘mega-quake’: 300,000 people would lose their lives and billion-dollar debacle
It is an estimate made by the authorities of the country regarding this hypothetical event in the Nankai Trough.
Japan’s municipalities unready to deal with major earthquake: survey
The survey comes after Japan's government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die from a megaquake along the Nankai ...
Japan megaquake warning: Tremors along Nankai Trough may leave 3 lakh dead, cost USD 1.81 trillion in damage
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake, along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km ...
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Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
A tsunami of over 20 meters would likely be observed in a total of 23 municipalities in Tokyo and seven other prefectures.
What's the 'half-cracked' scenario for predicted Nankai Trough megaquake off Japan?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about a "half-cracked" scenario for a predicted megaquake ...
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Rethinking the Nankai Trough Threat: The Importance of Earthquake Resilience
In August last year the Japanese authorities issued an unprecedented earthquake warning to communities near the Nankai Trough south of Honshū and Shikoku. A book by a veteran seismologist urges ...
Japan warns of megaquake that could kill 300,000—Is this deep-sea ‘Doomsday fish’ a warning sign?
Japan warns of a catastrophic megaquake along the Nankai Trough, with the potential to trigger massive tsunamis, destroy ...
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Japan infrastructure sector draws up contingencies for Nankai quake
Power utilities, telecommunications carriers and other companies are working on measures to reduce damage and strengthen ...
Japan’s terrifying ’megaquake’ forecast: Up to 3 lakh deaths feared. What is the Nankai Trough threat?
A megaquake in Japan could result in up to 298,000 deaths and $2 trillion in damages, according to new government estimates.
Understanding the Impact of the Nankai Trough Megaquake on Japan's Population and Infrastructure
Japan faces a significant seismic threat from the Nankai Trough, with alarming estimates revealing that up to 298,000 lives could be lost in a catastrophic megaquake. This stark projection has sparked ...