Japan's mega-quake death toll estimated at about 300,000 in worst-case scenario
A government panel has revised its damage estimate for an anticipated mega-quake in the Nankai Trough off Japan's Pacific ...
Japan lowers megaquake death toll estimate, but risk remains high
The Japanese government says nearly 300,000 people could be killed if an anticipated massive earthquake occurs in the Nankai ...
What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse?
A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 3,000 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures.
Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people
Executives from Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co recently reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint ...
Understanding Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake Projections: A Call for Preparedness
In a sobering revelation, Japan has updated its estimates regarding the potential fatalities from a catastrophic earthquake along the Nankai Trough, predicting that up to 298,000 individuals could ...
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Earthquake devastation in Myanmar underscores regional lag in construction standards, regulations, says expert
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar Friday and could leave a death toll over 1,000 further underscores a ...
Catastrophic Earthquake Risk in the Nankai Trough: Japan's Alarming Estimates
The Nankai Trough, located along Japan's southern coast, is a tectonic boundary known for frequent seismic activity. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency and seismic experts, there is an ...
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Making buildings more resilient
Collapsing buildings are the biggest cause of death during earthquakes. How should buildings they be constructed to prevent ...
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Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause US$1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people
Police officers search the beach for clues about missing people from the 2011 earthquake ... building collapses if the quake occurs late at night in winter, the report showed. The trough is off ...