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For the latest information on "NHK Special," click here: http://nhk.jp/special?cid=dchk-yt-201... The Nankai Trough mega-earthquake has raised awareness of the danger of further earthquakes. The probability of an earthquake occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70-80%, with a maximum magnitude of 9.1, causing a maximum of 323,000 deaths and economic losses of 1,410 trillion yen. In the midst of this, the government announced a new policy in November 2017, stating that "if any abnormality occurs and it is judged that the possibility of an earthquake has increased, it will be communicated as soon as possible in the form of 'emergency information.'" However, it is difficult to predict when, where, and what scale an earthquake will occur. How will local governments and residents take the emergency information that may be issued tomorrow, and will they be able to take action to protect lives and society? In this program, we will investigate this issue together with researchers, based on a large-scale resident survey and scientific simulations. It has become clear that the actions of each and every one of us are the key. To what extent can we predict mega-earthquakes in advance and achieve disaster mitigation and prevention? This series depicts the reality of the "New Era of Mega Disasters." *This production is based on the NHK Special MEGAQUAKE: Nankai Trough Mega Earthquake - Prepare for the Approaching "X-Day" broadcast on September 1, 2018. NHK Special "MEGAQUAKE: Nankai Trough Mega Earthquake" https://www6.nhk.or.jp/special/detail... NHK Special http://nhk.jp/special?cid=dchk-yt-201... The series "MEGAQUAKE" attempts to visualize things that have not been visualized before. The "underground truth" of the Earth is revealed by scientists (quake hunters) who pursue the truth of earthquakes. The past and future of mega earthquakes, the truth of the 15 seconds that took many lives in Kobe, the unknown tremors that await megacities, and the gigantic tsunami that hits cities destroyed by violent tremors... The latest CG and special effects technology are used to depict the realities.