Japan warned that the risk of super-earthquakes could kill 18,000 people

Experts warn that a devastatingly powerful earthquake has claimed the lives of 18,000 Japanese people who could happen in the northernmost region of the country over the next 30 years.

Tokyo government scientists say the "imminent" earthquake will strike the Pacific coast of Hokkaido and potentially cause it.

The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in 2011 were warned to be repeated with Japan.

The Earthquake Research Commission in Tokyo predicted that it is likely that 70% of the magnitude 8 to 8.6 earthquake will occur in the Nemuro region in eastern Hokkaido within the next three decades.

It is expected that 7 to 40% of the 9-magnitude earthquake in eastern Hokkaido will likely affect the nearby Aomori area, where nuclear power plants are located.

The study was carried out by experts at Hokkaido University, based on historical data showing that a massive earthquake shook the eastern coast of Hokkaido about 400 years ago. The study also concluded that this area is affected by large shocks in the period of 340 to 380 years.

Scientists warn that this average cycle has now passed, whereby a major earthquake can occur at any time over the next 30 years. Such an earthquake could create a tsunami of 20m high, devouring the inland area about 4,000km wide.

Commenting on this issue, Japanese Minister of Science and Technology Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasized: "We hope this report will help local governments make necessary preparations and raise awareness of households. family on disaster risk ".

The catastrophic earthquake in Japan in 2011.

Meanwhile, Mr. Naoshi Hirata, professor of seismology at Tokyo University and Chairman of the Earthquake Research Committee shared: " I hope the disaster preparedness work is considered based on the possibility. a super giant earthquake hit the Tohoku region and could also attack Hokkaido ".

Hokkaido is one of the strongest regions in the world and is home to about 20% of global earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or more.

The magnitude 9.1 magnitude earthquake in 2011 robbed the lives of 18,000. Most of them are victims of a giant tsunami after an earthquake. The tsunami disaster also caused a nuclear crisis after the tsunami seriously damaged the reactors at the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant, causing radioactive leaks.