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 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.
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 ...
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 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.
Japan’s own "Baba Vanga" who predicted past catastrophes foresees a mega disaster in July 2025
Ryo Tatsuki, a former manga artist, is known for her dream predictions of disasters, several of which have come true. Her ...
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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 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 ...
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.
Japan to spend 20 tril. yen over 5 yrs to boost disaster resilience
Japan plans to invest over 20 trillion yen ($134 billion) in the five years from fiscal 2026 to enhance the country's ...