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The Nankai Trough earthquake is a large earthquake that will occur from Shizuoka Prefecture to the southernmost seas of Kochi Prefecture.
When this earthquake occurs, tsunamis can also be generated. In the past, many lives have been lost in Mie Prefecture due to tsunamis following large earthquakes.
To protect yourself from earthquakes and tsunamis, first check the evacuation centers and hazard maps in your area and find out about the tsunami flood zone and the situation around your home.
Information about evacuation centers in each municipality is compiled on the website bousaimie.jp.
https://www.bosaimie.jp/static/X_MIE_ne000
Characteristics of a tsunami
- It is extremely fast, reaching speeds of around 10m/s (36km/h) even near the coast.
- It doesn’t necessarily start with the water receeding or a drawdown.
- It can travel up to the rivers and waterways.
- People may not be able to move even if the tsunami is about 30 cm. You may not be able to evacuate and your life may be in danger.
- Wooden houses are said to be partially destroyed by a 1m tsunami and completely destroyed by a 2m tsunami.
Also see the Office’s website [Apps and websites useful in case of a disaster] (multilingual) . You can install useful apps to get information and news about disasters in Japan.
