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Damage Projections for Nankai Trough and Greater Tokyo Earthquakes
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The Japanese government has made estimates regarding the possible impact of such events. Damage projections have been made for significant seismic activity, including earthquakes that may occur in the Nankai Trough and the Greater Tokyo area.
Major earthquakes are projected to potentially cause massive fatalities over the coming decades. The Japanese government has made estimates regarding the possible impact of such events.
Damage projections have been made for significant seismic activity, including earthquakes that may occur in the Nankai Trough and the Greater Tokyo area.
Further information on these estimates and projections can be found through additional sources, which may provide more details on the potential consequences of these earthquakes.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: nippon.com (English) ·
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