tts.alexius
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Recently, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit western Japan, triggering a nationwide tsunami advisory and heightened government actions, including slowing down high-speed trains and canceling overseas trips by the prime minister. While the quake caused no major damage and most advisories were lifted, concerns have emerged about whether such warnings are overly cautious or misdirected. Japan, located on the Ring of Fire and prone to significant seismic activity, has faced major quakes like the 2011 Tohoku disaster and anticipates potential future events like the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake. However, some experts argue that focusing too much on the Nankai Trough may divert attention from other risky areas, leading to a false sense of security elsewhere. 
So, being prepared for a megathrust earthquake is fine. Still, they shouldn't focus on just one location since earthquakes can happen anywhere. 
