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Megaquake May Hit Central Japan Within Next 30 Years, Government Panel Says

Summary by The Japan Times

There is a 16% to 18% chance of a large temblor hitting the Kinki western region and Hokuriku central region, according to a government panel.

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High Probability of Giant Earthquake in Japan

Japan has been hit hard by earthquakes throughout its history. Now, a committee of experts in the country says that the risk of the country being hit by another giant earthquake is high – and “could happen in our lifetime,” says Naoshu Hirata, professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, reports The Japan Times.

7 hours ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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Govt panel says megaquake may hit Japan within next 30 years

Japan’s Earthquake Research Committee warned the quake can occur in any of the 23 active faults and fault zones spanning at least 20 kilometres in the Sea of Japan

1 day ago·Mumbai, India

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