What is known about the consequences of a large-scale earthquake in Japan?
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On 1 January this year, an earthquake struck the Noto region of Japan, destroying 50,000 homes. The volume of debris generated after the disaster exceeded 2.4 million tonnes, which is equivalent to seven years of debris in the prefecture. This was announced by Ishikawa Governor Hiroshi Hase at a press conference.
He noted that the disposal of debris generated by the earthquake is a very serious problem. It is necessary to develop a plan for disposal and set a timeline for the process. The prefecture estimates that the amount of debris has reached about 2.4 million tonnes, based on recommendations from the Ministry of the Environment. This amount is roughly equivalent to the amount of debris accumulated in Ishikawa over the past seven years.
The governor explained that in some cities, especially those affected by the earthquake, such as Suzu, the volume of rubbish has exceeded the norm for 132 years. According to the prefecture's plans, it will take two years to fully dispose of the rubbish, involving companies from all over the country. The plan is to complete the process by March 2026.
Recall that starting from the first day of 2024, a series of strong earthquakes on the west coast of Japan occurred in the area of the Noto Peninsula. The strongest of them reached a magnitude of 7.6. As a result of the natural disaster, a tsunami threat was declared for the entire west coast of the country. 240 people have died, and 11 people have not yet been contacted.
More than 13,900 people continue to live in temporary shelters. In addition, more than 38,000 households in Ishikawa Prefecture have been left without access to water and 1,800 homes are without electricity.
The governor explained that in some cities, especially those affected by the earthquake, such as Suzu, the volume of rubbish has exceeded the norm for 132 years. According to the prefecture's plans, it will take two years to fully dispose of the rubbish, involving companies from all over the country. The plan is to complete the process by March 2026.
Recall that starting from the first day of 2024, a series of strong earthquakes on the west coast of Japan occurred in the area of the Noto Peninsula. The strongest of them reached a magnitude of 7.6. As a result of the natural disaster, a tsunami threat was declared for the entire west coast of the country. 240 people have died, and 11 people have not yet been contacted.
More than 13,900 people continue to live in temporary shelters. In addition, more than 38,000 households in Ishikawa Prefecture have been left without access to water and 1,800 homes are without electricity.
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