Noto Earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture, Suspected Liquefaction Phenomenon
Summary:
A striking development has emerged from the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, where a suspected liquefaction phenomenon has been observed. This geological event has led to the upheaval of the ground, causing concern about its potential impact on road safety. The incident, notably captured on January 1, 2024, at 11:24 PM, has garnered significant attention, amassing over 1.2 million views.
石川県能登地震、液状化現象と思われる地面の隆起。自動車が走る道路でこんなことが起きたら事故の原因になることが想像できるがこの隆起するチカラがどのくらいなのかものすごく気になる。 pic.twitter.com/pXLfSSwHIN
— おのま (@chome007) January 1, 2024
Details:
User @chome007 highlighted the danger posed by such ground uplifts, especially on roads frequented by automobiles. The strength of this uplift is a point of intense curiosity. Several Twitter users have reacted to this phenomenon, expressing a range of emotions from shock to concern. For instance, @hodaka29 simply exclaimed “ヤバい” (Dangerous), while @Shreya_singh1 recalled similar post-earthquake conditions in Urayasu, East Japan, where uneven roads posed hazards for bikers.
User Reactions:
Hodaka Fishing Diary (@hodaka29): “Dangerous!”
Shreya Singh (@Shreya_singh1): “The road surface in Urayasu, East Japan, was like this after the earthquake. It hardened in a bumpy state, and it was dangerous to bounce around on a bike at various spots.”
Nusaiba (@Nusaiba0_): “💔💔💔”
Dr. Krishna Yadav (@krishna2024Sp): “Such a mysterious video 🤔”
Moimoi@SF (@singularityfree): “😱”
عَ (@A55_za): “Dangerous!”
Midoriha⭕Sakura (@59ifa5PMkFYI2Ia): “Those near the liquefaction phenomenon, please flee to higher ground. The aftermath of aftershocks is unpredictable. Please value your lives 🙏.”
Uparupa 4.7 Cat Transformation (@kaumily): “The ground is alive… scary.”
Yu◆ (@Nishimura_Work): “What is this…, I’d panic if this happened right in front of me…”
Yamato (@Yamataisyou3469): “Truly such a situation exists, but I’m curious what would happen if you stood on it.”
Climate Planner (@terra_planner): “It looks like Godzilla could appear, doesn’t it?”
Hamano (@hamano_ringo): “There are still bumpy areas due to the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake. 🤷🏼.”
FelixTC (@tnFelixTC): “Amazing. If something like this happened in Tokyo Bay, it would be serious.”
Nightmare 💜🪼 (@yamiiuotami46): “The ground is coming alive, scary!”
Stewed Pork 🐽 Video Editing and Game Commentary (@nibuta_2929): “So many people don’t know what ‘liquefaction’ means.”
Mayu Takahara (@mayoutakahara): “Just like in ‘Tremors’.”
Inazn (@inoue1126): “It’s like the ‘earthworms’ that appear in the lock-up of sparrows are wriggling underground.”
Jingcun (@JingcunR66213): “The road surface in Urayasu, East Japan, was like this after the earthquake. It was dangerous to bounce around on a bike at various spots.”
Ripyu (@ZKTRJ6ekjUWeNgU): “The ground is alive. 😳 Very scary. Please be careful.”