<ul><li>About 3,00,000 people could die in the event of a potential 'mega' earthquake in Japan.</li><li>The potential earthquake, known as a 'megaquake', could cause $1.81 trillion damage to Japan's economy.</li><li>The megaquake is expected to occur along the Nankai Trough, a seismically active area for the country.</li><li>The government estimates an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough.</li></ul>

Japan’s 'Megaquake' Warning: Once-In-A-Century Quake May Cause 3 Lakh Deaths

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