Japan Midokoro / Gifu Prefecture / Motosu / Neodani Fault
Motosu, Gifu Prefecture · Special Natural Monument
Neodani Fault
- Nearest stationMidori Station 0.1 km
- DesignationSpecial Natural Monument, Natural Monument
Neodani Fault (根尾谷断層, Neodani Dansō) is a left lateral slip fault in central Japan, Gifu Prefecture, which ruptured causing the 1891 Mino–Owari earthquake (otherwise known as the Nōbi earthquake) in 1891. It caused a 6m vertical offset and 8m left lateral offset, and ruptured over 80 km.
From the Wikipedia article “Neodani Fault” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Neodani Fault. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Motosu, Gifu Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Midori Station, 0.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Natural Monument, Natural Monument |
| More | Wikipedia 37 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Neodani Fault?
- Midori Station. It is 0.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Neodani Fault a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Natural Monument, Natural Monument.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Seismic Faults Observation and Experience House: Alpsdake (CC BY-SA 4.0), Usuzumi-zakura: Alpsdake (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sakura Museum: Opqr (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fujihashi Castle: hirokun0123 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fujihashi Museum of History and Folklore: Alpsdake (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tokuyama Local Museum of Folklore: Opqr (CC BY-SA 3.0)
