The survey comes after Japan's government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die from a megaquake along the Nankai ...
It is an estimate made by the authorities of the country regarding this hypothetical event in the Nankai Trough.
A newly released Japanese government report warns that a long-feared massive earthquake in the nation’s Nankai Trough could ...
The prospect of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough presents significant concerns for residents of western to central Japan. A key concept that emerges in the discussion is the 'half-cracked' scenario ...
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 is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with officials estimating an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to ...
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km ...
Japan warns of a catastrophic megaquake along the Nankai Trough, with the potential to trigger massive tsunamis, destroy ...
A tsunami of over 20 meters would likely be observed in a total of 23 municipalities in Tokyo and seven other prefectures.
The Japanese government fears there is between a 70 to 80 per cent chance a so-called 'megaquake' could rattle the country ...
Power utilities, telecommunications carriers and other companies are working on measures to reduce damage and strengthen ...
Japan plans to invest over 20 trillion yen ($134 billion) in the five years from fiscal 2026 to enhance the country's ...