FIFTEEN EARTHQUAKES A DAY
JAPAN’S BUILDING PROBLEM. Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, is the ruler of a country which averages 15 earthquakes a day. Since the great disaster of 1923, which destroyed Yokohama and Tokio, 27,097 earthquakes have been recorded in the country. Two-thirds of this number were felt only by the seismograph, but the remainder were perceptible to human faculties. Seven of the shocks were serious, causing loss of life and extensive damage to property. The young Emperor (he is only 27) has already given ample proof of his foresight and capacity to govern.' The problem of 15 earthquakes a day is enough to daunt any ruler, but with the encouragement and advice of the Emperor, Japanese engineers are tackling the problem with commendable zeal. The rebuilding of Tokio, at present proceeding, is a monument to their industry aiid porseveraufta-
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 212, 4 June 1929, Page 12
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