Japan plans to target 80% reduction of likely megaquake death toll in 10 years

Nankai Trough quake damage projected at ¥1,466 tril over 20-plus years

A massive earthquake predicted to occur in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years could cause 1,466 trillion yen in economic damage over a period of more than 20 years, a construction industry body said Wednesday. The latest estimate by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers is based on…

Japan eyes 80% cut in 298,000 death toll for potential Nankai monster quake

Measures include fortifying homes and fire safety installations, as well as building more embankments and emergency shelters.

Japan Seeks to Cut Nankai Trough Earthquake Deaths by 80 percent; Disaster Plan Revisions Also Aim to Halve Property Damage

The government aims to reduce by 80% the number of deaths caused by collapsed houses and other direct damage from a massive earthquake along the Nankai Trough, according to a draft for a basic disaster prevention promotion plan the government will revise based on the latest damage estimates for a magnitude-8 to -9 earthquake.

Japan aims to cut Nankai quake death toll estimate by 80% in decade

Japan will set a goal of reducing a March estimate of up to 298,000 deaths from a potential megaquake occurring in the Nankai Trough by around 80 percent over the next 10 years, government and ruling party sources said Tuesday.

Japan aims to reduce estimated deaths from megaquake by 80%

Japan's government has set goals for reducing the estimated death toll and structural damage from an anticipated massive earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast.

Japan plans to target 80% reduction of likely megaquake death toll in 10 years

The target will be included in a new basic plan for promoting disaster prevention measures, which is expected to be adopted in early July.