Nojima Fault
Nojima Fault (野島断層, Nojima Dansō) is a fault that is responsible for the Great Hanshin earthquake. It cuts across Awaji Island. It is a branch of the Japan Median Tectonic Line which runs the length of the southern half of Honshu island.
Nojima Fault
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side view of Nojima Fault
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Nojima Fault in relation to 1995 Kobe Quake.
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