noun
Tokai earthquake
Historical term referring to major earthquakes that occurred in the Tōkai region of Japan, notably in 1498, 1605, 1707, and 1854. Used in historical and seismological contexts.
東海地震は歴史上何度も大きな被害をもたらした。
The Tokai earthquake has caused major damage many times in history.
Compound of 東海 (Tōkai, the region name) and 地震 (earthquake). The term specifically refers to major historical earthquakes in the Tōkai region.