The Japanese government announced on Thursday that it had lifted its warning about a possible “mega earthquake” that would have caused massive destruction and countless deaths, advising the public to “return to normal.”
the week-long warning, which warned that disastrous Earthquake The coronavirus outbreak in the country of 125 million people could lead to the cancellation of mass holiday plans and a surge in buying of essential goods, resulting in empty shelves in some stores.
Yoshifumi Matsumura, Disaster Management Announcing the withdrawal of the consultation at 5 pm, the minister said: “The people of the state Japan “We are free to return to our normal lifestyles.” However, he stressed the importance of maintaining precautionary measures, such as securing furniture, familiarizing family members with evacuation shelter locations, and keeping emergency food supplies on hand.
Matsumura said: “The call for special attention has ended, but it does not mean the risk of a major earthquake has ended.”
He said, “We urge people to remain conscious of these daily precautions and to remain alert for a major earthquake that may occur at any time, anywhere.”
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced Thursday that the potential for a damaging earthquake was “higher than normal” following a magnitude 7.1 quake that day that left 15 people injured.
This earthquake is classified as a subduction megathrust earthquake, which historically occur in pairs and have the potential to generate massive tsunamis.
What is? Nankai Trough
The warning was related to the Nankai Trough, located between two tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean. Located off the southwestern Pacific coast of Japan, the Nankai Trough is a significant geological feature that stretches for about 900 km (600 miles). The trough was formed by the subduction of the Philippine Sea Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.
The convergence of these two tectonic plates along the Nankai Trough results in the accumulation of enormous tectonic stresses over time. These built-up stresses have the potential to trigger a devastating megaquake approximately once every 100 to 150 years, reports Reuters.
In 1707, a rupture extending across the entire 600 km length of the Nankai Trough caused the second-largest earthquake in Japan, after the eruption of Mount Fuji. These huge “megathrust” earthquakes usually occur every century, often in pairs, with the most recent earthquakes occurring in 1944 and 1946.
speed of trains Reduced as a precautionary measure
According to experts, there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake occurring somewhere in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years.
Experts estimate that such a massive earthquake could kill 300,000 people and cause $13 trillion in damage, with severe impact on infrastructure.
Despite the potential severity of the situation, experts insist the immediate risk is low. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries released a statement on Saturday urging people to “avoid hoarding excessive goods” as demand for emergency supplies such as bottled water, portable toilets and preserved food has surged, prompting purchase limits at supermarkets and online stores.
The warning of a massive earthquake inspired the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Prime Minister Modi cancelled his four-day trip to Central Asia last weekend and decided to stay in the country next week “to ensure our preparedness and communications are in place,” the BBC reported.
As a precautionary measure, the speed of some bullet trains has been reduced, and authorities have instructed nuclear plants to re-examine their preparedness to deal with any emergency.
‘The earthquake in Nankai is very scary’
Located at the juncture of four primary tectonic plates, Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes each year, most of them of low intensity.
Even when more powerful seismic events occur, the country’s advanced construction practices and well-established emergency protocols generally minimize the overall impact.
The warning from the Japan Meteorological Association was the first issued under new rules formulated after the 2011 earthquake. Tsunami and the nuclear disaster that left approximately 18,500 people dead or missing.
This recent warning was issued in accordance with updated guidelines implemented after the devastating 2011 disaster, which claimed the lives of nearly 18,500 people.
According to the BBC, geologists Kyle Bradley and Judith A. Hubbard referred to this long-awaited event as “the basic definition of a ‘Big One'” in their Earthquake Insights newsletter on Thursday. The pair acknowledged that “the history of large earthquakes in Nankai is certainly scary” so this is worrying.
(with inputs from agencies)
the week-long warning, which warned that disastrous Earthquake The coronavirus outbreak in the country of 125 million people could lead to the cancellation of mass holiday plans and a surge in buying of essential goods, resulting in empty shelves in some stores.
Yoshifumi Matsumura, Disaster Management Announcing the withdrawal of the consultation at 5 pm, the minister said: “The people of the state Japan “We are free to return to our normal lifestyles.” However, he stressed the importance of maintaining precautionary measures, such as securing furniture, familiarizing family members with evacuation shelter locations, and keeping emergency food supplies on hand.
Matsumura said: “The call for special attention has ended, but it does not mean the risk of a major earthquake has ended.”
He said, “We urge people to remain conscious of these daily precautions and to remain alert for a major earthquake that may occur at any time, anywhere.”
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced Thursday that the potential for a damaging earthquake was “higher than normal” following a magnitude 7.1 quake that day that left 15 people injured.
This earthquake is classified as a subduction megathrust earthquake, which historically occur in pairs and have the potential to generate massive tsunamis.
What is? Nankai Trough
The warning was related to the Nankai Trough, located between two tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean. Located off the southwestern Pacific coast of Japan, the Nankai Trough is a significant geological feature that stretches for about 900 km (600 miles). The trough was formed by the subduction of the Philippine Sea Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.
The convergence of these two tectonic plates along the Nankai Trough results in the accumulation of enormous tectonic stresses over time. These built-up stresses have the potential to trigger a devastating megaquake approximately once every 100 to 150 years, reports Reuters.
In 1707, a rupture extending across the entire 600 km length of the Nankai Trough caused the second-largest earthquake in Japan, after the eruption of Mount Fuji. These huge “megathrust” earthquakes usually occur every century, often in pairs, with the most recent earthquakes occurring in 1944 and 1946.
speed of trains Reduced as a precautionary measure
According to experts, there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake occurring somewhere in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years.
Experts estimate that such a massive earthquake could kill 300,000 people and cause $13 trillion in damage, with severe impact on infrastructure.
Despite the potential severity of the situation, experts insist the immediate risk is low. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries released a statement on Saturday urging people to “avoid hoarding excessive goods” as demand for emergency supplies such as bottled water, portable toilets and preserved food has surged, prompting purchase limits at supermarkets and online stores.
The warning of a massive earthquake inspired the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Prime Minister Modi cancelled his four-day trip to Central Asia last weekend and decided to stay in the country next week “to ensure our preparedness and communications are in place,” the BBC reported.
As a precautionary measure, the speed of some bullet trains has been reduced, and authorities have instructed nuclear plants to re-examine their preparedness to deal with any emergency.
‘The earthquake in Nankai is very scary’
Located at the juncture of four primary tectonic plates, Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes each year, most of them of low intensity.
Even when more powerful seismic events occur, the country’s advanced construction practices and well-established emergency protocols generally minimize the overall impact.
The warning from the Japan Meteorological Association was the first issued under new rules formulated after the 2011 earthquake. Tsunami and the nuclear disaster that left approximately 18,500 people dead or missing.
This recent warning was issued in accordance with updated guidelines implemented after the devastating 2011 disaster, which claimed the lives of nearly 18,500 people.
According to the BBC, geologists Kyle Bradley and Judith A. Hubbard referred to this long-awaited event as “the basic definition of a ‘Big One'” in their Earthquake Insights newsletter on Thursday. The pair acknowledged that “the history of large earthquakes in Nankai is certainly scary” so this is worrying.
(with inputs from agencies)
