Earthquake Causes Uplift, Altering the Land Area of Ishikawa and Fukui Prefectures
The Twitter user @keiokyu has reported a significant geological change in Japan due to an earthquake. The uplift caused by this seismic event has apparently resulted in Ishikawa Prefecture surpassing Fukui in land area. Previously, there was only a 3.8 km² difference between them, but the recent uplift, stretching 85 km in length and shifting the coastline by up to 200 meters, seems to have altered their rankings.
地震による隆起で石川が福井の面積を上回ったらしい
— あ お よ こ (@keiokyu) January 9, 2024
User Reactions:
- あ お よ こ (@keiokyu): “NHK News reported a 4.4 km² expansion. However, the area that sank into the sea is unknown, so it’s not confirmed.”
- ほいつ (@Shotetsu_info): “An increase in national land area isn’t always good.”
- 花 畑 急 行 (@nishitetsu_3000): “Seriously?!”
- Navy SEALs_山村X (@yamamura_x): “Really?”
- けーさん (@ksan0129): “Wait, why is this getting so much attention?”
- やたつ (@817yatatsu_): “Such a significant earthquake…”
- あるふぁ@TMF (@SOXTSMSFTMFNVDA): “Does this mean Japan’s territory and exclusive economic zone have expanded?”
- つうぱか🦙 (@_tuu_01): “Before the Noto earthquake, there was almost no difference in the area between Ishikawa and Fukui.”
- ももたろう🐻 (@momotarotravel): “Surprising there was only a 3.8 km² difference to begin with.”
- はき@海知との遭遇 (@khwhales): “This could change rankings in books.”
- corocoro56🦚 (@ten_coro56): “Geography textbooks will need to be updated.”
- 正体が分かっている西垣悪徳 (@nisigaki12): “I didn’t know earthquakes could do that.”
- すず (@nismoZ13RZ34): “Wow, that’s crazy.”
- ロンバケ海士 (@karukusamehada): “Can such a thing really happen? Nature’s power is terrifying.”
- ちい (@AT2YZCHIkyILxx2): “What an incredible story.”
These reactions show a mix of surprise, concern, and curiosity about the geological changes resulting from the earthquake. The event has clearly caught the attention of many, leading to discussions about its impact on Japan’s geography and territorial waters.