In 2011, Japan experienced its biggest earthquake yet. With a 9.0 magnitude, the earthquake set world records. In consequence, natural disasters like a tsunami and a power plant release occurred, and in consequence, thousands of death, destruction of buildings, and millions of homeless citizens resulted. No one believed that an earthquake with a huge magnitude would transpire and make a huge impact Japan except for seismologist Yasutaka Ikeda.
Everyone disregarded Ikeda’s discovery. Earthquakes occur on a normal basis in Japan. There is a disregard because they are a normal occurrence. Thus, the Japanese ignored Yasutaka Ikeda presentation and did not prepare for an earthquake with such a big impact to come. After his presentation in 2005, an earthquake struck Japan in 2011. His scientific predictions proved to be right. This goes to show that science is the greatest predictor for the future. Whether the news be bad or good, we must face this because science is most likely right. Whether it not appear to be serious, science must also be taken into consideration. So much effort is put into research and into ensuring data and proof event support the conclusion.
One detail may be taken into consideration and have a huge impact on dozens of lives. If people were to ignore Chris Goldfinger’s conclusion on his research, what would happen? In correlation to the research on Japan, Chris Goldfinger researched on the Cascadia subduction zone. The area consist of volcanic mountains and tectonic plates sliding underneath another plate. The attention on this detail may predict an major natural disaster affecting United States and Canada within 50 years. Whether people choose to be warned or ignore it is their choice. However, science will most likely be right.