Post-quake Japan: 13 volcanoes increase activity, Scientists urge observation for up to 2 months

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Gov't panel says no sign of Mt Fuji erupting after killer quake

Wednesday 23rd March, 05:13 AM JST

TOKYO ?
A government panel of experts in volcanic eruptions said Tuesday that it has detected no signs that Mt. Fuji and other active volcanoes west of Tokyo may erupt soon despite a series of temblors in the region following the devastating earthquake in northeastern Japan.

??With no subtle volcanic movements or crustal movements, we do not see signs that would immediately lead to eruptions,?? Hitoshi Yamasato, a panel member told reporters, referring to the country?s highest peak as well as Mt Hakone and Mt Yakidake.

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Re: Gov't panel says no sign of Mt Fuji erupting after killer quake

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Dr. Lees on Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami

Dr. Jonathan Lees, an expert in seismology and volcanology, recently sat down for an interview about the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan in mid-March. Besides concern about the tragic destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami, Dr. Lees discusses the possible implications the earthquake could have for Japan's volcanoes, particularly Mount Fuji.
http://www.geosci.unc.edu/page/dr-lees-on-japans-earthquake-and-tsunami

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Post-quake Japan: 13 volcanoes increase activity, Scientists urge observation for up to 2 months

Post-quake Japan: 13 volcanoes increase activity, Scientists urge observation for up to 2 months

Tōkyō : Japan | Mar 27, 2011
By Gino C. Matibag

More than two weeks after the triple disasters flattened Japan, the devastated country, while trying every effort to rebuild itself, has to face another challenge?the increased activity of its 13 volcanoes.

A Japanese language news article in MSN reported that tremors near Mount Fuji, Mount Hakone and Mount Yake had been felt even until 25 March.

An English translation of the above story said that there is renewed activity of at least 13 volcanoes according to the Meteorological Society of Japan.

Shizuoka University?s volcanologist MakotoMakoto Oyama said, "As a result of the Great Earthquake, the strain in many regions of the Earth's crust have been released.

"On the other hand, strains have accumulated in other regions and unfortunately the Earth's crust under the whole of eastern Japan is now in an unstable condition."

Careful observation of these volcanoes for one to two months is strongly advised by specialists.

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