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Old 11-15-2008, 08:19 AM   #9
oceanblue
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Default Re: Japan

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Originally Posted by Chris1617 View Post
Few die from these things, here. Far more die of shootings in the USA. The Japanese have long regarded America as a dangerous country, though they don't often say so. They are somewhat surprised when they hear others think their country is dangerous.
150,000 casualties (included those missing for just the 2 quakes mentioned) are "Few die" ?
The next-big-one is long-overdue in Tokyo region (current population : 12 million)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/3950315.stm
Similar notion here...would you consider California safe in regards of San Andreas Fault ?
When would be the next-big-one ?
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