The probability of a “megaquake” happening in Japan within the next 30 years has risen to over 80 per cent, the government’s earthquake investigation panel found. A megaquake is defined as an ...

A "megaquake" hitting Japan in the next 30 years could trigger 100-foot tsunamis and kill hundreds of thousands of people.

TOKYO: A Japanese government panel said Thursday (Jan 16) it has slightly raised its estimated probability of a "megaquake" to up to 82 per cent in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially ...

The probability of a "megaquake" in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said on Jan. 16, with a 75-82 percent chance of it happening. Such a jolt could potentially ...

A mega quake could potentially have a devastating 8-9 magnitude, kill several hundred thousand people and cause billions of dollars in damage. Photo: AFP A Japanese government panel said Thursday it ...

A Japanese government panel said on Thursday it has slightly raised its estimated probability of a “megaquake” to up to 82% in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a ...