Local entrepreneurs reported that since the decision was announced, At least 9,400 people canceled hotel reservations. Losses are estimated at nearly a million dollars.
Japan. Fears of tremors. Thousands cancel trips
As reported by the AFP agency, this is a huge a blow to local entrepreneurs– Normally, all hotels and inns in our city would be fully booked at this time of year, said Susumu Nishitani, a representative of the hoteliers' union.
According to local media “megaquake” warnings may remain in effect until Thursdayas long as no abnormalities in seismic activity are detected.
The Japan Meteorological Agency maintains that “the probability of another strong earthquake is bigger than usualbut this does not mean that it will definitely occur.”
Earthquakes in Japan. Warnings Issued
On Thursday at the coast Japan there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9. Then the Japan Meteorological Agency reported more tremors, this time with a magnitude of 7.1 in the area of Kyushu Island.
A few hours after the earthquake, the authorities decided to issuing the first ever “megaquake” warning for areas adjacent to the Nankai Fault.
Additionally, warnings were issued against tsunami. Due to the danger, residents of the prefectures Kochi, Miyazaki, Oita, Kagoshima and Ehime were asked to “move away from the coast immediately.”
Japan is one of the most active seismic countries in the world, and as a result is exposed to frequent tremors. On average, there are about 1,500 of them per year, which is about 18 percent of earthquakes worldwide.
Warning for Polish tourists
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the situation in Japan and appealed to Polish tourists. “Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kyushu Island on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a warning of an increased probability of a strong earthquake occurring along the Nankai Fault,” it said.
“In connection with the warning, the Polish Embassy in Tokyo please exercise particular caution and follow the recommendations of law enforcement. At the same time, we would like to point out that the information published by JMA does not mean that the above-mentioned earthquake will occur, but only indicates an increased risk of shock,” it appealed.
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