FOREWORD

The next Nankai Earthquake is expected to strike before 2050 and if it does, Kochi is expected to suffer extensive damage.

The aim of this pamphlet is to teach you about earthquakes and how to protect the lives of yourself and your family from the effects of earthquakes and tsunami (seismic waves). My aim in producing this book is to prepare as many people as possible for the Nankai Earthquake.

This pamphlet was produced with the help of many people. I would especially like to mention Dr. Noriaki Kawata of Kyoto University and Dr. Fumihiko Imamura of Tohoku University who advised me and gave a great deal to the production of the booklet. Thank you very much.

Dr. Earthquake
February, 2004

CHAPTER 1 - JAPAN: EARTHQUAKE CENTRAL

1.Why do earthquakes start deep in the ocean?

　a)The seismic plates that cause earthquakes

2.Where does the Nankai Earthquake come from?

　a)About the southern ocean basin
　b)How the Nankai Earthquake start

3.When will the next Nankai Earthquake strike?

　a)Previous Nankai Earthquakes
　b)About the Showa-period Nankai Earthquake
　c)The next Nankai Earthquake will strike in the first half of this century

CHAPTER 2 - EARTHQUAKES AND TSUNAMI:THE BASICS

1.About Tremors

　a)Seismic intensity and magnitude
　b)The Japanese seismic intensity scale and resulting damage
　c)An example of magnitude and damage

2.About Tsunami

　a)How tsunamis start
　b)Tsunamis’ distinguishing features
　c)An example of the damage tsunamis can do

CHAPTER 3 - SAVING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY’S LIVES

1.Surviving Tremors

　a)What will the next Nankai Earthquake tremor be like?
　b)Predicted magnitudes in Kochi Prefecture
　c)Ways to protect yourself
　d)Securing your furniture

2.Surviving Tsunamis

　a)How long will it take for the tsunami to arrive?
　b)Fleeing tsunamis

3.Things to have prepared and to take with you

　a)Things to take with you when evading a tsunami
　b)Things to have prepared in case of an earthquake