I wondered what I should do to reduce the damage caused by large earthquakes that will occur in the future.

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Ryoko NAKATA

1.What kind of the research are you doing?

I’m conducting a numerical simulation of earthquake generation cycle along the Japan Trench using the supercomputer at Tohoku University. Our simulation is based on the physical laws for the accumulation and release of stress on the fault plane. The spatiotemporal development of various fault slip phenomena occurred from the past to the present is explained by the simulation to understand the preparation process of an earthquake. I’m investigating that “Why did M9 earthquake occur at the middle segment of the Japan Trench?” and “What will happen after the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake?”.

2.What is the reason for starting your study?

The reason I decided to study seismology at university was the 1995 Kobe Earthquake that occurred when I was in junior high school. After the earthquake, I watched the news of the damage caused by the earthquake on TV all day long. I was shocked by the news. I wondered what I should do to reduce the damage caused by large earthquakes that will occur in the future. However, I didn't know what to do. So, I decided to study earthquakes at university.

3.Message for prospective students

The Aobayama Campus is rich in nature, so just looking at the surrounding scenery will make me feel better. As a result, my motivation for entering university and my current research theme have become closer. It doesn't have to be connected to your future work, so if you have any interests in your daily life, take a little time to investigate and think about it.

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