Nagano Prefecture is located in the central part of Honshu Island, an area known for its geological instability. The region experiences frequent seismic activity due to its position near the ...

Japan is particularly exposed to deadly earthquakes because it sits on a vast belt of seismic activity known as the Pacific ...

Previously, Japanese authorities had estimated that the megaquake could cause damages worth $1.4 trillion. A megaquake is an ...

Japan is bracing for a potential megaquake in the Nankai Trough, with experts warning of catastrophic tsunamis reaching over ...

The Japanese government estimates that there is a 70-80 percent chance of a megaquake occurring within 30 years.

The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

Japan's government has raised the alarm, predicting that such a quake could lead to the deaths of up to 300,000 people. Tsunamis generated by the tremor could reach staggering heights of 98 feet, ...

Japan warns of a catastrophic megaquake along the Nankai Trough, with the potential to trigger massive tsunamis, destroy infrastructure, and claim over 300,000 lives.

centred on a worst-case scenario for the destruction that could be wrought by a magnitude 9 quake in a 900km-long ocean trench where tectonic plates intersect that is known as the Nankai Trough.

A recent Japanese government report warns of a potential megaquake in the Nankai Trough, which could result in devastating tsunamis and up to 300,000 fatalities.

Hong Kong Airlines announces reduced flights to Japan in response to reduced bookings caused by the recent earthquake forecast.

Earthquakes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and earthquakes and featuring case studies from Haiti and New Zealand.