Summary:
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Historic First Warning
Japan issued its first-ever ‘megaquake’ warning after a 7.1 tremor hit, signaling increased risk in the Nankai Trough subduction zone. -
Increased Earthquake Risk
The advisory suggests a higher likelihood of a major quake, though it’s not a definite prediction. -
Potential Catastrophic Impact
A future magnitude 8-9 earthquake could result in 300,000 deaths and $13 trillion in damage.
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