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MEGA QUAK II: Period of Upheaval: Prepare for the Worst-Case Scenario was intense.

I think this is something that all Japanese people should watch so that they can prepare themselves mentally.
The rebroadcast will be on June 6th (Sat) from 16:25 to 20:26.
I think you should record it and watch it.
I've been watching it continuously since last year, but since 3/11
The detailed findings are beautifully summarized,
The CG simulation of what was going to happen was
It was wonderful.
To summarize the contents, it is as follows.
-After the Great East Japan Earthquake, there have been many earthquakes directly beneath the Kanto region, with the number of earthquakes now 130 times greater than before the disaster.
・Similar to the "Great Upheaval" that occurred about 1000 years ago
869 AD: The Jōgan earthquake (a massive earthquake similar to the 3.11 earthquake occurred off the coast of Tohoku)
A major earthquake occurred in the Kanto region in 878 AD (9 years after the Jogan earthquake)
A.D. 887: A major earthquake occurred in the Nankai Trough from Tokai to the west (a series of earthquakes off the Pacific coast of western Japan).
・Three areas in the Kanto region where earthquakes have increased significantly (there is a possibility of an earthquake of magnitude 3 or so)
Eastern Chiba Prefecture (Kujukurihama area)
Southern Ibaraki Prefecture
Northern Tokyo Bay
3. Risk of Mount Fuji eruption
Every great earthquake of magnitude 100 that has occurred in the past 9 years has been followed by a volcano erupting (XNUMX% without exception).
Mount Fuji is also in a state where it could erupt at any time.
Two types of eruption
Lava type (example from the Heian period)
The greatest damage would occur if the lava flowed south, which could result in the Tomei Expressway, Shinkansen, and other lines being cut off.
And for a long period of time.
Smoke type (example from the Edo period)
The smoke rises up to 20km into the sky, and volcanic ash falls as far as the Tokyo metropolitan area. Ash conducts electricity, causing power outages.
When about 10cm of snow accumulates on a roof, it can weigh as much as XNUMXm, causing some houses to collapse.
Inhaling glassy volcanic ash can cause shortness of breath, constant coughing, and lung inflammation.
If it gets into your eyes, it can cause damage to the cornea.
For the time being, the area from Shizuoka to Kanto is likely to be affected by both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and is the most severely affected area.
I understand.
However, looking at a 20-year span, it is clear that the Kansai region where we live is also highly susceptible to a major earthquake.
The Oi nuclear power plant will be back up and running soon, but with the possibility of an earthquake being so high, what kind of earthquake will it be this time?
I sincerely hope that we will be in a position where we can take proper measures even if a natural disaster occurs.

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