Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with officials estimating an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to ...

Mount Fuji erupted. The disaster came on the heels of the Great Hōei earthquake, whose tectonic activity compressed magma ...

A government-appointed panel in Japan has come up with measures on what to do if Mount Fuji erupts on a massive scale and ...

The threat of volcanic eruptions is a grave concern in Japan, particularly with Mount Fuji standing as both a cultural symbol and a natural danger. Recently, the Japanese government released its first ...

In a historic initiative, Japan has implemented four distinct response measures depending on the ash thickness resulting from a potential eruption similar to that of 1707. Each plan addresses specific ...