There's no doubt that another earthquake will strike Japan, and with it, a tsunami. The question, however, is when. Dr Kimua, an Emeritus Professor of Submarine geology and a seismologist at the University of Kyukus predicts that another major earthquake will hit the Shizuoka Profecture of Japan in 2017. He was said to also have predicted the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake. Dr Kimua thinks that the epicentre will be in Izu Islands. Additionally, Kurnida, a self-taught astronomer, predicts that the earthquake will strike Lake Biwa in the Shiga Profecture. He pointed out the abnormal FM rays. Kurnida also believes the earthquake would have a magnitude of 7.8. On the other hand, Dr Robert Geller, Professor of Geophysics at the University of Tokyo, opposed both claims. He said they should publish scientific articles and present them before an academically committee so that their claims could be verified.

An earthquake of this magnitude would have a huge impact on Japan. Mr. Kawata, a professor at Kansai University, says people would be hurt by the earthquake and resulting tsunami. The Japanese government thinks that it's likely that an Earthquake of 8.0-9.0 magnitude would occur in the next 30 years in the Nankai Trough. In fact, there's a 70 percent chance. Not only would an earthquake hurt people, it would also damage the economy and cost tons of money to rebuild buildings and such. Mr Kawata says that saving lives should be our number one priority if another earthquake strikes Japan.