Recently, many rare phenomena have occurred in Hokkaido. After seeing the “low-latitude aurora” on December 1, a large number of sardine carcasses appeared on the coast of Hakodate City on December 7. The carcasses spread about 1.5 kilometers long. Experts are still looking for them. The exact reason is that many people are worried that this may be a precursor to an earthquake. How can you get the latest information about earthquakes when traveling to Japan? What should you do if you encounter an earthquake? Hong Kong people who love to go to Japan should read the survival tips before departure!
The carcasses of sardines form a “fish beach” of about 1 km
According to Japanese media reports, on December 7, a citizen informed the police and Hakodate City that a large number of sardine carcasses washed ashore on the coast from the Toi area in the east of Hakodate City to the Keishan area, forming a 1.5-kilometer stretch. “Fish Beach” weighs thousands of tons! The local Toi Fishermen’s Association said that although fish have been caught ashore, such a large number is rare, and a local resident said that it was the first time in 80 years that he was “shocked” when he encountered this situation.
A large amount of sardines washing up on the coast of Hakodate, Hokkaidohttps://t.co/FMNq9YUAUWpic.twitter.com/4FJZN4iNsd
— UPJ News Archives (@unavailable_jp) December 8, 2023
Probably washed up on the beach after being chased by a predator
Mitsuhiro Nakaya, an associate professor at the Hokkaido University Research Institute, estimates that as the seawater temperature in eastern Hokkaido drops, fish swim from the east to southern Hokkaido. They may be chased by predators such as dolphins or tuna, and then escape and wash up on the beach. superior. The person in charge of Hakodate City said that during the decomposition process of a large number of dead fish, the oxygen concentration in the sea will decrease, which may have an impact on marine life; starting from December 10, about 100 local fishermen will be on site to recover dead fish from the shore. , and transported by garbage truck to the garbage disposal site for incineration. Since the cause of death of sardines is unknown, people from all walks of life are not advised to eat them.
Earthquake survival tips you need to know!
As for many netizens, they are worried that the above phenomena are signs of earthquakes, but regardless of whether there are signs of earthquakes or not, tourists traveling to Japan should do disaster prevention homework to ensure their safety. Before setting off, everyone can download the Japanese disaster prevention app “Safety tips”. The app provides earthquake warnings, tsunami warnings and other domestic weather warnings in Japan, and is available in multiple languages such as Traditional Chinese and English, which is very convenient. If you unfortunately encounter an earthquake during your trip, pay attention to where you are and take appropriate countermeasures!
Earthquake Survival Tips 1. If an earthquake occurs while staying in an accommodation facility
First of all, you should not open the door to escape during an earthquake. You should stay away from high cabinets, take shelter under the counter, and protect your head with soft items such as pillows or quilts to ensure your body’s safety. When the earthquake stops, immediately open the doors and windows to ensure that the exits are clear and observe the situation outside. If you have power, you can turn on the TV to get the latest earthquake information.
Earthquake Survival Tips 2. If an earthquake occurs while walking on urban streets
Protect your head with something on hand, such as a handbag, and run to an open area and squat down with your head in your hands, staying away from anything that is at risk of collapse, such as walls or signboards.
Earthquake survival tips 3. If an earthquake occurs at a station or tram
Also use bags and other items to protect your head and squat, and be careful not to fall from the station platform onto the tracks. When the earthquake stops, follow the instructions of local personnel to move.
Safety tips download URL:App Store / Android
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2023-12-11 00:01:22
