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2021-05-21 14:35:41 GMT2021-05-21 22:35:41(Beijing Time) Xinhua English TOKYO, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Wide swathes of Japan have been pummeled by torrential rain on Friday, the weather agency here said. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a seasonal front hit western and eastern Japan triggering heavy downpours on Thursday and Friday. The JMA said in the wake of the downpours, residents must be vigilant for mudslides as the deluge has loosened ground, with residences in low-lying, mountainous areas at particular risk of being hit by potentially fatal landslides. In May, as ...
Japan: Mount Fuji report doubles previous estimate of lava flow A new hazard map suggests that as many as 1.3 billion cubic meters of lava could flow from the crater. Some experts say, however, that the heightened warnings are causing unnecessary fear. Mount Fuji in Japan A new hazard map drawn up to prepare local residents for a possible eruption of Japan's Mount Fuji warns that earlier predictions may have underestimated the true scale of the danger. The updated threat assessment was compiled by experts from the three prefectures considered to be most at risk from a major eruption of Japan'...
E-Mail Volcanologists do what they can to provide the public enough warning about impending eruptions, but volcanoes are notoriously unpredictable. Alerts are sometimes given with little time for people to react. That may soon change. Work led by research assistant professor Társilo Girona, with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, has revealed a method by which scientists -- and the public -- can have perhaps years of advance warning about a potential eruption. The solution lies in regular and widespread monitoring of the radiant temperature of a volcano's flanks bef...
Three side trips from Nagoya In this video, we explore three side-trip options from the city of Nagoya, each with something unique to offer travelers willing to venture a little off the beaten track. From visiting shrines around Mount Ontake to exploring rural towns and National parks in Gifu Prefecture, and finally Kumano City - a seaport town in Mie Prefecture known for beautiful mountain scenery, coastal landscapes, and its position on an ancient pilgrim trail. - japan-guide.com businesstraveller.com - Apr 15 Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has recently collaborated with Japa...