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南海トラフ巨大地震への備え:知っておくべきこと

Preparing for the Nankai Trough Mega-Earthquake: What You Need to Know

南海トラフは日本列島の南に位置し、巨大地震の発生が懸念される地域です。過去には昭和東南海地震や昭和南海地震などの大規模な地震が発生しており、今後30年以内にマグニチュード8から9クラスの地震が70%から80%の確率で発生すると予測されています。本記事では、南海トラフ地震の概要、予測される被害、最近の動向、そして私たちにできる備えについて詳しく解説します。
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Introduction

The Nankai Trough, located south of the Japanese archipelago, has long been a focal point for disaster prevention experts and seismologists in Japan. A potential mega-earthquake in this region could cause extensive damage across a wide area of Japan. This article delves into the overview of the Nankai Trough earthquake, the predicted damage, recent developments, and the preparedness measures we can take.

What is the Nankai Trough?

The Nankai Trough is a submarine trench situated south of Japan, where the Philippine Sea Plate is subducting beneath the Eurasian Plate. This region is prone to accumulating strain along the plate boundary, significantly increasing the likelihood of large-scale seismic events.

Past Earthquakes and Future Predictions

Historically, this area has experienced repeated large-scale earthquakes, such as the Showa Tonankai Earthquake and the Showa Nankai Earthquake. Experts are deeply concerned about the next major earthquake.

  • Predicted magnitude: Class 8 to 9
  • Probability of occurrence: 70% to 80% within the next 30 years

Expected Damage

According to damage estimates by the Central Disaster Management Council, a mega-earthquake in the Nankai Trough could have the following impacts:

  1. Strong Shaking:

    • Some areas from Shizuoka Prefecture to Miyazaki Prefecture: Seismic intensity 7
    • Surrounding areas: Seismic intensity 6+ to 6-
  2. Massive Tsunami:

    • Pacific coast from the Kanto region to the Kyushu region: Potential for tsunamis exceeding 10 meters

These damage estimates are organized as one possible scenario, and actual conditions during an earthquake may vary.

Recent Developments

Recently, following an earthquake centered in the Hyuga-nada region, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Temporary Information (Mega-earthquake Warning)." This information indicates an increased likelihood of a large-scale earthquake along the Nankai Trough.

Preparedness Measures

To prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake, it is crucial to implement the following disaster prevention measures:

  1. Secure furniture
  2. Identify evacuation sites
  3. Stockpile emergency food and water
  4. Confirm communication methods with family members
  5. Participate in local disaster drills

Conclusion

The Nankai Trough earthquake is one of the most severe natural disaster risks Japan faces. While its occurrence is inevitable, appropriate preparation and knowledge can minimize the damage. Raising individual disaster awareness and taking necessary measures are key to confronting this mega-earthquake.

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作成:2024/08/09 23:57
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