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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stuti Mishra

Japanese government warns megaquake could kill 300,000 and halve GDP

Japan on Tuesday issued its first high-level warning that a so-called “megaquake” could follow the previous night’s 7.5-magnitude offshore tremor.

The authorities cautioned that the coming days would be critical for coastal regions facing an elevated risk of aftershocks.

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