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.
62006 There is a concern about earthquake prediction and disaster prevention.
62007 It is the scattered administration.
62008 That is, the Japan Meteorological Agency is responsible for the day-to-day earthquake observation and prediction of the Tokai Earthquake; the Geographical Survey Institute for the Coordinating Committee for Earthquake Prediction; the Science and Technology Agency for the Association for the Development of Earthquake Prediction; the Ministry of Education for the earthquake prediction plan; and, the National Land Agency for disaster prevention.
62009 Under such arrangements, strong leadership cannot be demonstrated.
62010 We hope that an organization such as an "Earthquake Agency" will cohesively handle earthquake prediction and disaster prevention measures.
62011 As there is concern that a Tokai earthquake and a Tokyo Metropolitan Area near-field earthquake may occur, in addition to the emerging views that the entire country has entered an active seismic period, we believe the time has come for us to have in place a system to confront a major earthquake immediately.
62012 Japan achieved high growth during the quiet period of the earthquakes after the end of World War II.