A photo from open sources the probability of a volcanic eruption which could paralyze Japan’s life over the next 100 years is 1%, according to scientists at Kobe University. “This probability can be estimated as having a powerful eruption of a volcanic caldera in Japan can happen at any moment. In the worst case, it will lead to the fact that life and activity will be paralyzed 120 million people, “said the report,” Mechanism and Risks giant volcanic caldera eruption. That’s almost all population of the country. Researchers note that in Japan about 7% of all volcanoes in the world are concentrated, “therefore, for it is extremely important for the Japanese to have knowledge and understanding of the mechanism a powerful eruption and correctly assess its risks. “” Large an earthquake can do huge harm to Japan. But if at strong earthquake in the Nankai fault in southeast Japan, the probability of which is estimated at 70% over the next 30 years, 300 thousand people die, it will not be an exaggeration to say that a large eruption of a volcano can destroy Japan, ” Researchers.
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