Nankai Trough Megaquake: A big danger hidden under the sea water of Japan!
Japan is in danger again and this time it seems very difficult for Japan to survive. Read about Japan, what is going to happen in Japan.
Nankai Trough is a place in the depths of Japan’s Pacific Ocean which is famous for its seismic activities. Scientists say that this area is getting ready for a very big disaster. There is an 80% chance of a magnitude 9 megaquake occurring in the next 30 years, which could bring 100-foot tsunami waves and devastate Japan.
The government has released a new report that shows the scale of the quake’s destruction: 2.35 million buildings could be destroyed, economic losses could amount to $1.83 trillion and 12.3 million people could be displaced from their homes. Most importantly, this disaster could kill about 300,000 people.
What is the Nankai Trough?
It is a deep-sea trench formed by the collision of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. In history, there is a major earthquake every 100-200 years. The last time this region shook was in 1944 and 1946, and now almost 80 years have passed without any major activity. This means that the pressure of the tectonic plates has reached a very dangerous level.
After the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, which killed 15,500 people, scientists are now predicting that the Nankai Trough megaquake could be even more destructive. The Tohoku earthquake brought 132-foot tsunami waves, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster was also a part of it. But the Nankai Trough quake will impact Japan’s more populated and industrialized areas, which are even more dangerous.
Japan’s preparations and challenges
Japan’s government has taken several disaster mitigation steps, such as reinforcing buildings and strengthening flood defenses. But experts say these measures will provide only mild relief. Coastal regions such as Kuroshio and Tosashimizu will have to face tsunami waves of up to 112 feet, and some places will have a warning time of just two minutes.
An outbreak of infectious diseases and collapse of essential services after the earthquake and tsunami could also be a major challenge. This will not be just a natural disaster, but will become a multi-layered humanitarian crisis.
Learning from the Past
The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the Kobe Earthquake of 1995 taught Japan a lot. Evacuation protocols and infrastructure have been improved significantly since the Tohoku disaster of 2011. But the threat of the Nankai Trough is different, and it requires an advanced and all-rounded preparedness.
Global impact
This is not an issue limited to Japan, but a global concern. Japan is a major economic hub, and such a disaster will also impact global supply chains, industries and markets. Plus, being a humanitarian crisis, international aid will also become necessary.
Should we be prepared?
As the threat of the Nankai Trough megaquake grows, the importance of awareness and preparedness is also increasing. This is not just Japan’s battle; it is a big test for humanity.
Japan has proven its resilience many times. But this time it is a different and very tough challenge. Will Japan survive this and stand up again? Only time will tell, but this will become an example of such a disaster that will teach the world new lessons of disaster management and preparedness.
Conclusion
You must have read everything in this article about what is going to happen in Japan and all the preparations, now let’s see what will happen because this is a very big problem, please tell me whether Japan will be able to save itself from this or not.