Japan raises probability of megaquake

Japan Faces Likely Devastating 'Megaquake' in Next 30 Years, Say Experts
A "megaquake" hitting Japan in the next 30 years could trigger 100-foot tsunamis and kill hundreds of thousands of people.
Japan raises probability of megaquake to over 80% in next 30 years
Japan raises probability of megaquake to over 80% in next 30 years - Government panel reveals more than 80 per cent probability of massive earthquake along Nankai Trough, an 800km-long undersea trench
Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%
The probability of a "megaquake" in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said Thursday, with a 75-82% chance of it happening.
Japan Nankai Trough megaquake 30-year probability raised to around 80%
A Japanese government committee on earthquake research has changed its estimate of the chance of a Nankai Trough megaquake in the next 30 years to around 80 percent, from the previous 70 to 80 percent.
Megaquake probability in Japan up to 82%
A Japanese government panel said on Thursday it had slightly raised its estimated probability of a "megaquake" to up to 82 percent in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating magnitude of 8 or 9,
Japan megaquake' probability up to 82%
The probability of a "megaquake" in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said Thursday, with a 75-82 percent chance of it happening. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8-9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis, kill several hundred thousand people, and cause billions of dollars in damage, experts say.
80% chance of Nankai Trough megaquake within 30 years
The probability of a magnitude-8 or -9 megaquake occurring in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years has risen to “around ...
‘Megaquake’ risk inches higher
The probability of a “megaquake” in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said, with a 75-82% chance of it happening.
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