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Kyoko Kita: Sea Level Rise & Earthquake Risks in Ishikawa

Kyoko is from Ishikawa prefecture known for its beautiful landscape, and has the famous beach driveway. This precious sightseeing landscape is facing sea level rise, and is estimated to disappear in the near future. Ishikawa also experienced a major earthquake in 2024, resulting in liquefaction due to under surface water that caused serious damage to houses and roads.


Kyoko is from Ishikawa prefecture known for its beautiful landscape, and has the famous beach driveway. This precious sightseeing landscape is facing sea level rise, and is estimated to disappear in the near future. Ishikawa also experienced a major earthquake in 2024, resulting in liquefaction due to under surface water that caused serious damage to houses and roads.

Story arranged and filmed by the Next Generation Youth Council.

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