61991    If the results of regular monitoring of seismic activity and the like and the achievements of future basic research are put together, there may be a better outlook for predicting magnitude 7 class earthquakes such as the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

61992    However, there will be no point in injecting money and human resources recklessly.

61993    It has been 30 years since the earthquake prediction plan kicked off, and the opinion that it has gone into a rut is growing strong.

61994    It will be necessary to promote the prediction project with fresh ideas such as inviting public participation in research and to be critically evaluated by a third party.

61995    We expect that the potential and limitations of earthquake predictions will be fully explained to the nation.

61996    Disaster prediction and prevention go hand in hand.

61997    The Great Hanshin Earthquake has wiped out the myth of safety in relation to expressways and bullet trains.

61998    We had been too overconfident with modern technology.

61999    A complete inspection of their safety is required.

62000    Earthquake-resistant designs for buildings and homes should be re-examined and evaluating old buildings in terms of their ability to resist earthquakes has become increasingly important.

62001    Various study groups are present in the disaster area.

62002    We hope that they will learn a great deal from there.

62003    This particular earthquake was caused by the movement of an active fault and the detailed study on the facts related to the active fault must be closely carried out.

62004    Active faults that could trigger near-field earthquakes exist everywhere.

62005    We suggest that we find dangerous active faults, put a hold on development in surrounding areas and conduct detailed surveys.