Why should we evacuate immediately if we see 'this flag' on the beach in Japan
Aug 13, 2024
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This is because the flag signals a tsunami warning, the Japanese media Asahi Shimbun reported.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issues a tsunami warning or warning about three minutes after an earthquake.
When signs of tsunami are predicted, lifesavers and officials wave the flag on the beach or raise the flag on nearby buildings.
Authorities explained that it is a way to attract the attention of tourists who enjoy swimming.
Earlier, the Japan Meteorological Administration announced 'Nankai Sea Valley Earthquake Temporary Information (Watch out for Giant Earthquakes)' after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu on the 8th.
The Nankai Sea Valley Earthquake is an earthquake that occurs every 100 to 150 years in the Nankai Sea Valley, which stretches from the west of Shizuoka Prefecture to southern Shikoku and eastern Kyushu. In Japan, earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.3 to 6.8 continue.
As a result, there are concerns about tsunamis.
Authorities have banned swimming in some beaches, but it is variable as summer holidaymakers flock.
Meanwhile, authorities are on edge as Typhoon No. 5 'Maria' is heading to Japan.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration "In the northeastern region of Honshu, Japan, where the typhoon makes landfall, it is predicted that the amount of rain falling 24 hours a day will reach 300 millimeters."Please pay attention to soil collapse, flooding, and flooding."
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