Tokyo may experience massive earthquakes in the coming years

The Japanese capital of Tokyo and the suburbs of this city are forecast to be more likely to experience major earthquakes in the next few years.

TNHK quoted quoted Tokyo University expert Shinichi Sakai as saying: 'According to our calculations, the activity of the Earth's crust has increased 6 to 7 times. At this point, we expect 98% will have an earthquake (in Tokyo) over the next 30 years, and within the next 4 years, it will be about 70% ".

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Experts also use computers to predict Tokyo's potential for damage when an earthquake hits. The results showed that if there were 7.3 earthquakes, about 11,000 people would die and 850,000 houses would be destroyed.

Before these warnings, the Tokyo city government is actively preparing to deal with and mitigate the damage caused by earthquakes.

At Shimizu Company, experts are studying advanced construction technologies for anti-earthquake, such as building foundation made of solid rubber to be able to withstand the shaking of an earthquake, or for buildings floating on the water to reduce the impact of shaking.

Shimizu engineer Masaaki Saruta said Tokyo was better prepared than other cities because recently built buildings were strong enough to withstand a major earthquake, while old buildings were improved. He said: "I am not saying there will be no damage, but we are prepared. Tokyo will not be destroyed."

Earthquake resistance exercises have been conducted in the suburbs of Tokyo. When listening to sirens, people must quickly find a safe place.