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The Nankai Trough earthquake is said to be a sure thing in the near future, with a 70% to 80% chance of occurring within the next 30 years. A tsunami will reach Osaka Prefecture in about two hours, and in the worst case scenario, it is estimated that close to 100,000 people will die in the Kinki region. Meanwhile, Kushimoto Town in Wakayama Prefecture, where a tsunami will reach in just three minutes after an earthquake, is working to relocate functions such as the town hall to higher ground. [Kushimoto Town Mayor] "If we want to avoid losing our lives in a Nankai Trough earthquake, we will all relocate to higher ground. That's the only way." We take a closer look at the front lines of the "relocation to higher ground" initiative being pursued by a small town with a population of about 15,000. KTV "News Runner" Broadcast June 29, 2021 Bringing you the latest news from the Kansai region! [KTV News] https://www.ktv.jp/news/ Please subscribe to our channel! / @ktvnews8 #NankaiTroughEarthquake #KushimotoTownWakayamaPrefecture #RelocationToHighGround