Notes：
odds 見込み，可能性;
nuclear power station 原子力発電所;
generate ～を発生させる、生み出す;
massive 大量の，（程度が）はなはだしい;
casualty（事故・災害などの）死傷者，犠牲者（victim）;
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Japan was in all the headlines in March after the terrible earthquake that caused thousands of deaths in Fukushima. Furthermore as residents of Shimane we all feel worried about living next to a nuclear power station. However the odds of such a disaster happening are extremely low. There is a greater chance of death from crossing the road or driving a car. Also, although earthquakes are common in Japan, they don’t always generate massive casualties. (by Prof. Simon Smith )
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