In response to a recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake in weste Japan, the gove ment issued an unprecedented tsunami and earthquake advisory, highlighting the country’s robust preparedness protocols.

Japan's location on the seismically active Ring of Fire necessitates stringent safety measures, from strict building codes to regular school drills.

The emphasis on potential disasters like the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake, a predicted magnitude 9 event, has sparked debate. Experts like Professor Shoichi Yoshioka stress the importance of readiness, while others, such as Professor Robert Geller, caution that focusing on unlikely events could misdirect resources from other at-risk regions.

The public, still scarred by the 2011 Tohoku disaster, supports these measures, with many actively preparing for emergencies. However, experts wa that concentrating on specific high-risk areas may leave other vulnerable regions ill-prepared for future seismic events.
(colombotimes.lk)