Seismologist and Research Director of the Geodynamic Institute Gerasimos Papadopoulos published updated information on the 7.8 Richter earthquake in Japan
At least 90 people have lost their lives and nearly 200 are still missing today 5/1 in Japan following the powerful 7.8 Richter earthquake that occurred on New Year’s Day, according to updated information from seismologist and Geodynamic Institute Research Director Gerasimos Papadopoulos .
In a post he published on social media, he emphasizes that “the height of the tsunami finally exceeded 4m, proving that the warning of 5m within 2 minutes was accurate”.
His post in detail
Japan earthquake, updated information.
1. Much of the fault passed through populated areas.
2. The coastal zone was raised by about 4m!
3. Massive landslides overwhelmed settlements.
4. The height of the tsunami eventually exceeded 4m, proving that the 2-minute warning of 5m was accurate.
It is extremely rare for all phenomena to occur in one instance.
5. The victims exceeded 90, about 200 are missing.
Source: Skai
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