Japan's weather agency said Friday that a malfunction in the ocean-floor observation system off the Pacific coast, installed ...

Megathrust earthquakes are large earthquakes that occur on faults found along the boundaries between tectonic plates. The ...

Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, which could trigger a devastating tsunami and widespread damage.

Japan's weather agency said Wednesday that data from an offshore tsunami gauge in the Pacific Ocean is currently unavailable, ...

What is Nankai Trough Megaquake which may destroy Japan completely if new Baba Vanga prediction comes true Japan has approved a comprehensive disaster preparedness strategy to mitigate the impact ...

The latter part of the program concerns the Nankai Trough and the earthquake expected to occur there someday. A quake expert provides advice on preparing for tremors and tsunami.

Researchers at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have taken a great stride in supporting earthquake prevention research by developing a system for seafloor position ...

The nation’s top earthquake expert has dismissed claims circulating online that the recent chain of intense seismic activity off Kagoshima Prefecture's coast signals an impending Nankai Trough ...

Tokyo, Japan - Megathrust earthquakes are large earthquakes that occur on faults found along the boundaries between tectonic plates. The Nankai Trough ...

The Japanese government said that much more needs to be done to prepare for a possible “megaquake” to reduce the feared death toll of up to 300,000 people.

Japan is highly prone to devastating earthquakes, and the country has readily taken steps to avert the threat posed to its ...