Japan Midokoro / Hyōgo Prefecture / Awaji / Nojima Fault
Awaji, Hyōgo Prefecture · Natural Monument
Nojima Fault
- Nearest stationNishi-Shimmachi Station 11.8 km
- DesignationNatural Monument
Nojima Fault (野島断層, Nojima Dansō) is a fault that was responsible for the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995 (Kobe Quake). It cuts across Awaji Island, Japan, and is a branch of the Japan Median Tectonic Line which runs the length of the southern half of Honshu island.
From the Wikipedia article “Nojima Fault” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nojima Fault. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Awaji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nishi-Shimmachi Station, 11.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Natural Monument |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 5 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nojima Fault?
- Nishi-Shimmachi Station. It is 11.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nojima Fault a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Natural Monument.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Awaji City Nakahama Minoru Cat Art Museum: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kakuya Oishi Museum of Art-yama: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Esaki Lighthouse: Pinqui (CC BY-SA 3.0), Akashi Castle: KishujiRapid (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akashi City Museum of Culture: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Akashi Municipal Planetarium: PekePON (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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