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1 IAVWOPSG/7-IP/18 4/3/ /13 INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS VOLCANO WATCH OPERATIONS GROUP (IAVWOPSG)) SEVENTH MEETING Bangkok, Thailand, 18 to 22 March 2013 Agenda Item 5: Operation of the IAVW 5.2: Improvement of the production processes, format and content of all volcanic ash related messages THE NATIONAL CATALOGUE OF THE ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN JAPAN (FOURTH EDITION) (Presented by Japan) SUMMARY The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) developed and has maintained the National Catalogue of the Active Volcanoes in Japan. JMA is working on the Fourth Edition of the Catalogue at present. JMA also plans to develop an English version and distribute it in the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) Scientific Assembly in Kagoshima, Japan, to be held in July With regard to standardization of the international volcano database used by VAACs, we will, in line with our Catalogue, make comments on the draft database to be provided by Smithsonian Institution. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Organizing basic materials regarding volcanoes, such ass active volcano catalogues, is essential to consider measures for volcanic disaster prevention or mitigation, as well as for advancement of volcanological research. Regarding IAVW operation, the group will recall the discussion at IAVWOPSG/6 on standardization of the international volcano database used by VAACs as noted in the final report of the meeting. 1.2 Meanwhile in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) developed and has maintained its own catalogue of active volcanoes in Japan, some part of which had been referenced by Smithsonian Institution s Global Volcanism Program. 1.3 The Coordinating Committee for Prediction of Volcanic Eruption (CCPVE) was established in 1974 under Japan s Volcanic Eruption Prediction Plan. The CCPVE is made up of experts (53 pages) IAVWOPSG.7.IP docx

2 IAVWOPSG/7-IP/ from academic fields and organizations concerned, and JMA serves as its secretariat. Based on the CCPVE s effort to define and identify active volcanoes, in 1975 JMA published the First Edition of the National Catalogue of the Active Volcanoes in Japan with a list of 77 volcanoes. 1.4 In January 2003, the CCPVE reviewed the definition of active volcanoes and redefined them as "volcanoes which have erupted within the past 10,000 years, and/or volcanoes with current fumarolic activity", which is internationally accepted. According to the new definition, the Third Edition published in 2005 contained 108 volcanoes in total. 1.5 Currently JMA is working on the Fourth Edition with a view to reflecting remarkable enhancement of volcanological research and volcanic disaster prevention in Japan since the publication of the previous revision. The following section introduces the outline of this latest Catalogue. 2. THE FOURTH EDITION OF THE CATALOGUE 2.1 Background of the revision Recently in Japan, with an increased interest in volcanic disaster prevention, JMA had continued to consider countermeasures in conjunction with local governments. Based on these efforts, in December 2007 JMA started to issue Volcanic Warnings/Forecasts 1 along with Volcanic Alert Levels 2. Volcanic Warnings/Forecasts are issued for all 110 active volcanoes, and among them, Volcanic Alert Levels are in effect for 29 volcanoes as of March In addition, in February 2009 the CCPVE selected 47 volcanoes in need of more intensive monitoring/observation for volcanic disaster mitigation. Furthermore, another two volcanoes were identified as active in June 2011, resulting in 110 active volcanoes in all The Fourth Edition will include the foregoing situations on active volcanoes in Japan, especially considerable progress in disaster prevention as well as findings from the latest studies. Volcanologists around the country, including members of the CCPVE, have been of tremendous assistance in revising the Catalogue, both through the provision of materials and through their advice and guidance. 2.2 Contents The Catalogue is composed of descriptions on every active volcano, and volcanological overview including distribution of active volcanoes, submarine topographic maps, volcanic disaster chronology and the list of active volcanoes/caldera volcanoes The description on each volcano contains detailed findings from both scientific and socioeconomic investigation, which includes: a) Volcano Name b) Volcano Location Map 1 Volcanic Warnings/Forecasts are issued to mitigate the effects of volcanic disasters by specifying target areas where extremely dangerous volcanic phenomena such as ballistic projectiles, pyroclastic flows and mudflows caused by snowmelt, are expected and disaster mitigation actions are needed. 2 There are five Volcanic Alert Levels based on the disaster mitigation measures required in the target area. Each level corresponds to the action to be taken: Evacuate, Prepare to evacuate, Do not approach the volcano, Do not approach the crater and Normal.

3 - 3 - IAVWOPSG/7-IP/18 c) Elevations (or Depths), Latitudes, Longitudes d) Photos e) Summary f) Topography around the Crater g) Red Relief Image Map h) Geological Map i) Chronology of Eruptions (those in the past 10,000 years including historical activity) i. Periods and Notation ii. Eruption Scales j) Whole Rock Chemical Composition k) Period - Cumulative Magma Volume l) Main Eruptive Activity m) Precursory Phenomena n) Recent Volcanic Activity o) Information on Disaster Prevention i. Hazard Map ii. Volcanic Warnings and Volcanic Alert Levels p) Social Circumstances i. Populations ii. iii. National Parks, Quasi-National Parks, Number of Climbers Facilities q) Monitoring Map r) References Appendix A presents the list of all 110 active volcanoes that appear in the Catalogue, and Appendix B provides a draft description on Sakurajima as an example. 2.3 Main changes from the Third Edition Chronology of eruptions will be included for the first time, taken mainly from recent volcanic observations, ancient documents and the Active Volcano Database of Japan created by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). AIST s age determination is

4 IAVWOPSG/7-IP/ based on records, stratigraphy, radiocarbon dating, K-Ar periods, archaeological records, and topography. Regarding historical eruptions, eruption scales have been added to the catalogue by using the weight (in tons) or magma discharge volume (DRE km 3 ) 3 of ashfall, pyroclastic flows, pyroclastic surges, lava flows, lava domes and the like. In addition, Volcano Explosivity Index (VEI) 4 has been listed where available Whole rock chemical composition will newly be included in the Catalogue as well Furthermore, the Fourth Edition will contain hazard maps for individual volcanoes issued by municipalities concerned, along with their publication years, publishers, editorial supervisors and addresses of websites which provide them Volcanic Warnings/Forecasts and Volcanic Alert Levels will also appear in the Catalogue this time, in conjunction with particular phenomena expected to occur around individual volcanoes under each Level Social circumstances such as populations, number of climbers, information on national parks and facilities concerned will be inserted, in light of their impacts on evacuation behavior during erupting or pre-erupting phase With regard to specific description on each volcano, for example, the location of Izu- Tobu Volcanoes will be determined to be that of Omuroyama, the largest scoria cone in Izu-Tobu Volcanoes. However, that of Teishi Knoll, which erupted in 1989 for the first time since recorded history, will be added to the Catalogue. 2.4 Future plan JMA plans to publish Japanese version of the Fourth Edition at the end of March Besides, JMA is translating it into English for the first time in cooperation with the Volcanological Society of Japan, so as to spread internationally knowledge on active volcanoes in Japan. English version will be distributed in the 2013 International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) Scientific Assembly in Kagoshima, Japan, to be held in July Regarding standardization of the international volcano database used by VAACs, VAAC Tokyo will, in line with our latest Catalogue, make comments on the draft database to be provided by Smithsonian Institution. 3. ACTION BY THE IAVWOPSG 3.1 The IAVWOPSG is invited to note the information contained in this paper. 3 Dense Rock Equivalent (DRE) volume is total amount of ejecta produced by magmatic eruptions or phreatomagmatic eruptions, converted into equivalent magma volume. 4 Volcano Explosivity Index (VEI) is used to estimate the scale of an eruption based on the amount of air fall pyroclastic material, but it must be noted that lava domes, and amounts of lava flow ejecta are not included.

5 IAVWOPSG/7-IP/18 Appendix A No. APPENDIX A LIST OF ACTIVE VOLCANOES INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL CATALOGUE OF THE ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN JAPAN (FOURTH EDITION) IAVCEI number Name Location (Nddmmss/Edddmmss) Summit elevation = Shiretoko-Iozan N E M Rausudake N E M Tenchozan N E M Mashu N E M = Atosanupuri N E M = Oakandake N E M = Meakandake N E M Maruyama N E M = Taisetsuzan N E M = Tokachidake N E M Rishirizan N E M = Tarumaesan N E M = Eniwadake N E M Kuttara N E M = Usuzan N E M Yoteizan N E M Niseko N E M = Hokkaido-Komagatake N E M Esan N E M = Oshima-Oshima N E M = Osorezan N E M = Iwakisan N E M = Hakkodasan N E M Towada N E M = Akita-Yakeyama N E M = Hachimantai N E M = Iwatesan N E M = Akita-Komagatake N E M = Chokaisan N E M = Kurikomayama N E M = Naruko N E M Hijiori N E M = Zaozan N E M = Azumayama N E M

6 IAVWOPSG/7-IP/18 Appendix A A-2 No. IAVCEI number Name Location (Nddmmss/Edddmmss) Summit elevation = Adatarayama N E M = Bandaisan N E M Numazawa N E M Hiuchigatake N E M = Nasudake N E M Takaharayama N E M = Nikko-Shiranesan N E M = Akagisan N E M Harunasan N E M = Kusatsu-Shiranesan N E M = Asamayama N E M 46 - Yokodake N E M = Niigata-Yakeyama N E M = Myokosan N E M = Midagahara N E M = Yakedake N E M = Akandanayama N E M = Norikuradake N E M = Ontakesan N E M = Hakusan N E M = Fujisan N E M = Hakoneyama N E M = Izu-Tobu Volcanoes N E M = Izu-Oshima N E M Toshima N E M = Niijima N E M = Kozushima N E M = Miyakejima N E M Mikurajima N E M = Hachijojima N E M = Aogashima N E M = Beyonesu (Bayonnaise) Rocks N E M = Sumisujima (Smith Rocks) N E M = Izu-Torishima N E M Sofugan N E M Nishinoshima N E M Kaikata Seamount N E M = Kaitoku Seamount N E M = Funka Asane N E M = Ioto N E M

7 A-3 IAVWOPSG/7-IP/18 Appendix A No. IAVCEI number Name Location (Nddmmss/Edddmmss) Summit elevation Kita-Fukutokutai N E M = Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba N E M Minami-Hiyoshi Seamount N E M Nikko Seamount N E M Sanbesan N E M Abu Volcanoes N E M = Tsurumidake and Garandake N E M = Yufudake N E M = Kujusan N E M = Asosan N E M = Unzendake N E M Fukue Volcanoes N E M = Kirishimayama N E M Yonemaru and Sumiyoshiike N E M = Wakamiko N E M = Sakurajima N E M = Ikeda and Yamagawa N E M = Kaimondake N E M = Satsuma-Iojima N E M = Kuchinoerabujima N E M Kuchinoshima N E M = Nakanoshima N E M = Suwanosejima N E M = Io-Torishima N E M = Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima N E = Moyorodake N E M = Chirippusan N E M = Sashiusudake N E M = Odamoisan N E M = Etorofu-Yakeyama N E M = Etorofu-Atosanupuri N E M = Berutarubesan N E M Ruruidake N E M = Chachadake N E M = Raususan N E M = Tomariyama N E M Note. Some volcanoes have two or more summits and a summit referenced in the Catalogue is subject to change.

8 APPENDIX B The draft of description on Sakurajima to be included in the National Catalogue of the Active Volcanoes in Japan (Fourth Edition) 90.Sakurajima Continuously Monitored by JMA Latitude: 31 35'33" N, Longitude: '24" E, Elevation: 1,117m (Ontake) (GSI Observation Point) Latitude: 31 34'38" N, Longitude: '32" E, Elevation: 1,060m (Minami-dake) (Spot elevation measured by JMA) Sakurajima Courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Agency on July 10, 2011 Summary Sakurajimaa is an andesite - dacite composite volcano located on the southern edge of the Aira caldera (17km N-S, 23km E-W). It is composed of three peaks Kita-dake, Naka-dake, and Minami-dake as well as lateral cones, such as Mt. Gongen, Mt. Nabe, and Hikinohira. It is located near the urban zone of Kagoshima City, which has a high population density. Historical records indicate that summit eruptions have occurred only at the Minami-dake crater, and ther eruptions have occurred on the flanks and undersea. The Tenpyo-hoji, Bunmei, An' ei, and Taisho eruptions were all flank eruptions which began as plinian eruptions, proceeding into pyroclastic flows and large lava flows. The Showa eruption occurring on the slope beside the summit crater also released lava flows. Before the Taisho eruption in 1914, Sakurajima was a volcanic island situated in Kagoshima Bay, but the lava discharged during the Taisho eruption created a land bridge connecting it to the Osumi Peninsula. It is now an irregular oval shaped small peninsula, measuring 12.2km east-west and 9.5km north-south, with a 1

9 circumferencee of 52km. The Minami-dake summit crater has been volcanically active for a long period of time, since the eruption of October, 1955, and has caused damage to its surroundings through ejecta (volcanic gas, volcanic ash, volcanicc lapilli and volcanic blocks), infrasonic waves produced by eruptions, and secondary disasters such as lahar flows. Volcanicc activity resumed at the Showa crater, located at the eighth station of the east side of Minami-dake, in June, 2006, the first time in 58 years. It has become highly active since It is prohibited to approach closer than 2km to the Minami-dake summit crater or the Showa crater. The SiO2 content of the andesite - dacite is between and 67.2 wt.% %. Photos (1914 Taisho Eruption) Eruption 25 minutes after the start of the eruption, as seen from Mt. Shiroyama in Kagoshima City - Courtesy of Kagoshima Prefectural Museum Houses in Kurokami, Sakurajima, covered in air-fall pumice Image from Kagoshima Prefectural Museum archives Kagoshima Prefectural Museum archives Hakamagoshi Plateau (Elevation:72m), covered by pyroclastic fall on the night, January 13. Image from Kagoshima Prefectural Museum archives 2

10 Photos (Recent Volcanic Activity) Minami-dake summit crater, taken from the northwest - May 31, Courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Agency (with the cooperation of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Explosive eruption at the Minami-dake summit crater Photographed by JMA on October 30, 1987 Lava cake in the Showa crater, taken from the northeast - May 31, Courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Agency (with the assistance of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Lava cake in the Sakura-jima Minami-dake summit craterr - December 22, 1988 Courtesy of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Explosive eruption at the Minami-dake summit crater Photographed by JMA on October 30,

11 Sakurajima, taken from the east - July 28, Courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Agency (with the assistance of the Kyushu Regional Bureau) 2006 年 6 月 2007 年 8 月 2008 年 7 月 2009 年 8 月 2010 年 8 月 Figure 90-1 Changes in the shape of the Showa crater (June, 2006 to August, 2011) from Kurokami riverbed, 3km east of the crater 2011 年 8 月 Photos of The Showa crater taken 4

12 Topography around the Crater A 火口 B 火口 昭和火口 Courtesy of Osumi River National Road, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kyushu Regional Bureau - Based on 2010 Aerial Laser Measurement Data Figure 90-2 Detailed topography of the crater area 5

13 Red Relief Image Map Figure 90-3 Red relief image map of Sakurajima 1:50000 Scale Topographic Map (Kagoshima) and Digital Map 50m Grid (Elevation) published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan 6

14 Geographical Map Figure 90-4 Geological map of Sakurajima volcano ( 福山山 小野, 1981) 7

15 Chronology of Eruptions Volcanic Activity in Past 10,000 Years The history of Sakurajima's development can be divided into three stages: the Old Kita-dake, New Kita-dake, and Minami-dake stages. After the activity of the Old Kita-dake (from approximately 26,000 to 24,000 years ago), there was a period of dormancy. The New Kita-dake stage began with volcanic activity 13,000years ago, with at least 10 pumice eruptions, followed by another period of dormancy approximately 5,000 years ago. After that, activity shifted to Minami-dake, with 4 pumice eruptions within recorded history ( 小林 溜池, 2002). Period Area of Activity Eruption Type Main Phenomena / Volume of Magma 9ka Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone) 8ka Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 8ka Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 8ka 20 Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 7ka 20 Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 5ka 20 Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 5ka 20 Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone), 1 DRE km 3 of magma ejected Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone) Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone) Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone) Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone), 0.7 DRE km 3 of magma ejected Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone) 5ka 20 Kita-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 5 2ka 20 Minami-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 4ka 20 Minami-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 3ka 20 Minami-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 3 1ka 20 Minami-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, 3 1ka 20 Minami-dake 22 Magmatic eruption 16, Air-fall pyroclastic material (pumice stone), pyroclastic flow Air-fall pyroclastic material (volcanic ash) Lava flow Lava flow Lava flow Lava flow * Reference documents have been appended with reference to the Active Volcano Database of Japan, AIST ( 工藤 and 星住, 2006 onwards) for volcanic periods, areas of activity, eruption types, and eruption events. All years are noted in Western date notation. "ka" within the table indicates "1000 years ago", with the year 2000 set as 0 ka. A B: Indicates a continuous chain of eruption events beginning in year A and ending in year B. Historical Activity ( Indicates Eruption Year) The following sources were referred to regarding major eruptions in or before the Taisho era, in addition to 小林 (1986) and 小林 and 溜池 (2002). Tenpyo-hoji eruption ( 小林, 1982, 味喜, 1999; Okuno et al., 1997, 1998), An'ei eruption ( 井 村, 1998, 小林, 2009), 1914 Taisho eruption (Central Disaster Management Council, 2011). Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc. 708 (Wado 1) Eruption? 716 (Reiki 2) Eruption? 717 (Yoro 1) Eruption? 764 (Tenpyo-hoji Magmatic eruption Large scale: Tenpyo-hoji eruption: eruption site located on east side of 8) Minami-dake. Mt. Nabe appeared, as well as Nagasaki-hana lava (Seto lava) in front of it. Magmatic eruption volume = 0.27 DRE km (Tenpyo-jingo 2) 天宝網神護 は 天平神護 の間違いと解釈 Eruption Earthquake swarm 8

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17 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc. 950? 1238 Magmatic eruption Lava flow. Minami-dake crater. 1200? Magmatic eruption Pyroclastic cone, air-fall pyroclastic material. Naka-dake (Onin 2) 1471 to 76 (Bunmei 3 to 8) Eruption Large scale: Magmatic eruption 1478 (Bunmei 10) Eruption? Ash fall (Kan'ei 19) Eruption April (Enpo 6) Eruption March (Hoei 2) Eruption 1742 (Kampou 2) Eruption April (Kan'ei 2) Eruption Ash fall (Horeki 6) Eruption 1779 to 82 (An'ei 8 to Tenmei 1) Large scale: Magmatic eruption Great Bunmei eruption: eruption occurred on northeast side of Kita-dake, and southwest side of Minami-dake. Lava flow in direction of Kurokami, volcanic blocks, and ash fall in November 1471 (Bunmei 3), with a high number of fatalities (Bunmei 5) eruption: September 1475 (Bunmei 7): ash fall sand, creation of Moezaki in direction of Nojiri. October 1476 (Bunmei 8): Large flow of lava on northeast side of island. Many houses were buried by volcanic blocks and ash fall sand, and there were many human and animal casualties. Total magmatic eruption volume = 0.77 DRE km 3. (VEI5) November 8, 1779 (An'ei 8) "Great An'ei Eruption": Eruption occurred on Minami-dake, northeast sea bottom, south and northeast sides of Minami-dake (1780, 1781). There were frequent earthquakes for several days before the eruption, and on the morning of the eruption, wells on the coast boiled and overflowed, and the ocean water turned purple. White smoke began rising from the Minami-dake summit crater at approximately 11:00. Black smoke was issued from the south side of Minami-dake at approximately 14:00, followed by explosions. At 16:00, an eruption occurred on the northeast side of Minami-dake. Volcanic blocks were issued from early the next morning, followed by a lava flow. There were over 150 human casualties. The An'ei 8 and 9 undersea eruptions and upthrusts which accompanied this eruption created 8 islands in the ocean northeast of Sakurajima, some of which later joined or disappeared, resulting in 5 islands remaining. After the Taisho eruption, one island disappeared, leaving only 4. Magmatic eruption volume = 1.86 DRE km 3. (VEI5) 1780 (An'ei 9) Eruption September and October. Tsunami generated by undersea eruption (Tenmei 1) Eruption April. Eruption occurred on island off the coast of Komen. It produced a tsunami which killed 8, injured 1, and left 7 people missing. 6 ships were destroyed. In May there was another undersea eruption off the coast of Komen (Tenmei 1) Eruption January. Undersea eruption off the coast of Komen (Tenmei 3) Eruption September. Minami-dake summit crater (Tenmei 5) Eruption November. Ash fall (Kansei 2) Eruption July. Rumbling, high volume of ash fall, crop damage (Kansei 3) Eruption September. Ash fall (Kansei 4) Eruption Ash fall (Kansei 6) Eruption Ash fall (Kansei 9) Eruption High volume of ash fall, crop damage (Kansei 11) Eruption March. Ash fall, crop damage (Man'en 1) Eruption Ash fall (Meiji 32) Volcanic smoke September. Ash fall (Taisho 3) Large scale: Magmatic eruption January 12 "Great Taisho Eruption": Eruption occurred on west and east flanks of Minami-dake. Earthquakes began January 10, with frequent felt earthquakes on January 11. On January 12, at 8:30, hot water discharges occurred on the south coast of the island in areas such as Waki and Arimura. At 10:00, there was an eruption from the west side (elevation approx.. 350m). Approximately 10 minutes later, there was an eruption on the southeast side (elevation approx.. 400m). Black plume, volcanic lightning, and infrasonic waves were especially frequent between 22:00 and 1:00 of January 13. Lava flow began at 20:00 on January 13. West side lava flow reached Yokoyama Village, and weakened roughly 2 weeks later. Southeast side lave flow covered Waki, Arimura, and Seto, blocking Seto Pass on January 29. This eruption was accompanied by strong earthquakes, with the largest 10

18 earthquake being a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at 18:29 on January 12 (approx.. 8 hours after the eruption began), causing damage to Arimura and Kagoshima city. Earthquake and eruption damage included the burying of villages, total destruction of 120 houses, 58 deaths, 112 injuries, and major crop damage. Ash fall reached as far as Sendai. Magmatic eruption volume = 1.58 DRE km 3. Eruption produced a large amount of ground deformation. (VEI5) 1935 (Showa 10) Eruption September. High volume of ash fall, crop damage. Eruption point was slope approx.. 200m southeast of Minami-dake summit. Volcanic smoke appeared in October (Showa 13) Eruption March. Volcanic smoke, ash fall (Showa 14) Eruption October and November. Eruptions occurred at The Showa crater and east by southeast side of Minami-dake. On October 26 an eruption occurred on the east by southeast side of Minami-dake (elevation 750m). On October 29, small pyroclastic flows were produced. On November 3, ash fell over a wide area outside the island, and on November 12, activity stopped (Showa 15) Eruption Eruption occurred at The Showa crater. Volcanic smoke increased from April. Small explosions occurred in June, causing crop damage due to ash fall (Showa 16) Eruption April to June. Eruptions occurred at The Showa crater and east by southeast side of Minami-dake. Occasional explosions occurred on east by southeast side of Minami-dake, with volcanic blocks and ash fall Explosions and ash fall also occurred in August (Showa 17) Eruption July. Volcanic blocks, ash fall, infrasonic waves to 45 (Showa 18 to 20) 1946 (Showa 21) Eruption Volcanic smoke, rumbling. Medium scale: Magmatic eruption Showa eruption: January to November. Eruptions occurred at The Showa crater and east side of Minami-dake. From January, ash occasionally fell as far Kagoshima city. In March, it occurred almost every day. On March 9, from around 22:00, lava began pouring from east slope of Minami-dake (elevation 800m), splitting up into streams going northeast and south. On April 5 they reached the Kurokami coast, and on May 21 the Arimura coast. Mountain forest fires, major crop damage, and 1 death. In June, the eruption weakened, but ash continued to fall occasionally until November. Magmatic eruption volume = DRE km (Showa 23) Eruption Late July. Eruption occurred at The Showa crater (Showa 25) Eruption June to September. Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Occasional small explosions and ash fall (Showa 29) Volcanic smoke Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit (Showa 30) Vulcanian eruption October. Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosion occurred on October 13 at 14:52 at summit of Minami-dake, resulting in 1 death, 7 injuries, and a large amount of ash fall (total of 500,000 tons of ejecta), causing crop damage. October 15 15:08 explosion also resulted in 2 injuries at Minami-dake (Showa 31) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Year-round repeated explosions at summit of Minami-dake. Ash fall, volcanic lightning, volcanic blocks 1957 (Showa 32) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Occasional explosions at Minami-dake. None were large enough to cause damages (Showa 33) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Roughly equivalent to that of previous year (Showa 34) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Forest fire caused in January by Minami-dake explosions and volcanic blocks. Earthen wall of Japanese inn partially destroyed on December (Showa 35) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Record number of explosions at Minami-dake. On January 20, volcanic blocks caused damage to roof tiles in Kurokami-cho, and ash fall caused a power outage. 11

19 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Showa 36) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Occasional explosions year-round at Minami-dake. Many panes of glass damaged in Higashisakurajima-cho on March (Showa 37) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Occasional explosions at Minami-dake (Showa 38) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Roughly equivalent to that of previous year (Showa 39) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosions continued to occur on Minami-dake, with 8 mountain climbers sustaining light injuries on Naka-dake on February (Showa 40) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Slight decrease in number of explosions at Minami-dake (Showa 41) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Roughly equivalent to that of previous year (Showa 42) 1968 (Showa 43) 1969 (Showa 44) 1970 (Showa 45) 1970 (Showa 45) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions increased from January onwards, accompanied by ash fall, volcanic blocks, rumbling, volcanic thunderstorm, and fires. Lava rises observed at Minami-dake crater in May, July, October, and November. Window of Kanoya Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vehicle damaged on November 1. Vulcanian eruption earthquake Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Slight decrease in number of explosions at Minami-dake. On early morning of May 29, there was a cluster of felt earthquakes in the east of Sakurajima (Kyoto University observed 47 felt earthquakes between 2:00 and 7:30). Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosions at Minami-dake stopped since October of previous year, but resumed for first time in 124 days on February 18. Explosions occurred occasionally thereafter. In July there was a large amount of ash fall, and in August lava rise was observed in the crater. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Low number of explosions at Minami-dake. In November, there was a forest fire caused by volcanic blocks. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Low number of explosions at Minami-dake. In November, there was a forest fire caused by volcanic blocks. 12

20 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Showa 46) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions at Minami-dake decreased, with no explosions from May onwards (Showa 47) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. On March 2, explosions occur at Minami-dake for first time in 308 days. Activity gradually increased, with airplane glass being damaged on July 4, and on September 13 there was a large amount of volcanic smoke, and crop damage due to ash fall. The explosion on October 2 was accompanied by a large explosion sound and infrasonic waves, and a large volume of red-hot volcanic blocks were scattered as far as the 3 rd station, causing many forest fires (Showa 48) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Volcanic scoria injured one person and damaged a car window on June 1, and damaged another car window on November 28. Large amount of ash fall caused crop damage and vehicular accidents due to car slippage (Showa 49) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of eruptions rose during summer. High volume of ash fall caused significant crop damage. Secondary disasters such as lahar flows and flash floods occurred, killing 8 between June 17 and August 9. Volcanic blocks damaged a vinyl greenhouse, windowpanes, and car windows on February (Showa 50) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions rose particularly from February to April, and in November. There were earthquake swarms on March 12 and June 23, with felt earthquakes of JMA scale seismic intensity 1 to 2 in the area around the crater. Frequent volcanic glowing from August onwards. Strong rumbling in October and November was also observed by the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. Explosions could be heard in Miyakonojo city in February and December, and in Miyakonojo city and Miyazaki city in March and November. On March 13, ash fall reached as far as Nichinan city (70km east by southeast of the crater). On July 5, ash fall (called "red ash") caused crop damage in Komen-cho and Kurokami-cho. A large volume of ash fall fell on Kagoshima city in November. Airplane glass cracked on April 8. Lahar flows caused by heavy rains on April 17 and September 17. In April, the river overflowed in Sakurajima-cho, blocking a prefectural road. In September, the Nojiri and Furusato rivers overflowed, causing damage to bridge blocks and sweeping away cars, blocking a national road (Showa 51) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosions increased from May, and amount of volcanic ash ejected also increased. Explosion sounds could be heard in Miyakonojo city in September and December. Large volume of ash fall in Kagoshima city in May and June. On May 13, ash fall fell as far as Nichinan city and Kushima city, and volcanic blocks in Kurokami-cho and Ushine, Tarumizu city caused damage to 48 car windows and crop damage in the Osumi Peninsula. On May 17, infrasonic waves caused damage to 24 windowpanes in a hotel in Furusato-cho and over 100 windowpanes in an elementary school in Kaigata, Tarumizu city, located to the south and southeast of Sakurajima. Volcanic scoria caused damage to 4 car windows in Arimura-cho. Avalanche at Sakurajima Shirahama Nita riverbed on June 9 and on sides of Mt. Haruta on June 10. Felt earthquake in Sakurajima-cho and Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima city at 22:25 on August 30 (JMA scale seismic intensity 1). Hypocenter located near Fujino, Sakurajima-cho. High volume of ash fall in Sakurajima-cho on September 7 (called "red ash"). Crop damage caused by volcanic gas from September 9 to September 12. Volcanic blocks caused damage to windows of 1 car each in Shiogamoto, Kurokami-cho and Utsu on December 11 and December 13, respectively (Showa 52) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Large number of explosions from May. Large amount of volcanic ash ejected from May to September. Many strong explosions in November and December. High volume of ash fall in Kagoshima city from May to September. Explosions could be heard in Miyazaki city, Miyakonojo city, and Nichinan city in November and December. Air shocks caused damage to 56 windowpanes in an elementary school in Kaigata, Tarumizu city on February 1, and 3 windowpanes in Furusato-cho on December 8. On November 30, volcanic blocks as large as soccer balls ell in Arimura-cho. 3 fires were caused by volcanic blocks in Furusato-cho and Arimura-cho. Air shocks caused damage to a large number of windowpanes (over 100). Volcanic scoria caused damage to the window of one vehicle in Arimura-cho. Damage caused to windows of 2 cars on May 2, and 1 car on May 4. Airplane glass cracked on December

21 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Showa 53) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. There were strong explosions (especially from January to March) and frequent volcanic ash ejections. Explosions could occasionally be heard as far as Miyazaki city and Miyakonojo city, and, on May 22, at Yakushima and Makurazaki. Air shocks damaged one windowpane in Ushine, Tarumizu city on January 19, 3 windowpanes in Furusato-cho on January 20, 1 windowpane in Furusato-cho on March 4, 19 windowpanes in Furusato-cho on March 28, and 25 windowpanes at an elementary school in Kaigata, Tarumizu city on May windowpane was damaged at the Higashisakurajima branch on August 10. A large volume of ash fall fell on Kagoshima city in May, and between July and October. On July 31, a large volume of volcanic scoria (up to 3cm in diameter) fell in Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima city, and ash fell on Minamata city. In Sakurajima-cho, 3 people were injured, and 77 car windows and 151 house windowpanes were damaged. In Kagoshima city, 7 car windows were damaged. Streetcar traffic was disrupted, and there were power outages in Yoshino-cho. In July and August, there was crop damage in Sakurajima and Kagoshima city. Damage caused to window of 1 car on March 12 near Arimura-cho. Airplane glass cracked on December (Showa 54) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. No explosions between May and July in Minami-dake. Explosions occurred during all other months. The number of explosions was particularly high between October and December. A large volume of ash fell in the Furusato-cho direction on November 12, resulting in crop damage and power outages. A large volume of ash fall fell on Kagoshima city between September and November. Between June 29 and July 3, volcanic gas was released in Kurokami-cho, and on June 4, ash fall (called "red ash") caused crop damage. On January 5, the windows of 5 or more cars in Kaigata, Tarumi-cho were damaged. On November 10, 1 car window was damaged. On November 18, several car windows were damaged in Kurokami-cho. On November 18, there were 2 incidents of airplane glass cracking, as well as one incident each on December 18 and December (Showa 55) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Especially high level of activity in May. Large volume of ash fall in Kagoshima city in April and May. Ash fall and volcanic gas in Kurokami-cho on March 21. On May 8, ash fall caused a streetcar derail and power outage in Kagoshima. On May 2, a streetcar was derailed. On May 12, avalanche in Kurokami-cho and Mochiki-cho, and damage to guard rails and blocks at Mochiki River. Damage caused to windows of 5 car on November 8 in Arimura-cho. Air shocks caused damage caused to windows of 2 car on November 28 in Furusato-cho (Showa 56) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. High volume of volcanic ash from June, and high number of explosions from August. High volume of ash fall in Kagoshima city in June, August, and September. A volcanic block made a crater 1.3m wide and 0.5m deep in Arimura-cho, at base of mountain, on January 20, and caused forest fire. Forest fire on side of mountain near Furusato-cho on November 16. Damage caused to windows of several cars on November 21 in Arimura-cho (Showa 57) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions was particularly high in March. Damage caused to 1 car window and 1 house windowpane in Kurokami-cho on June 14. Avalanche on July 24 swept away bridge over Mochiki River. High volume of ash fall in Sakurajima-cho and Kagoshima city on August kg/m 2 of ash fall on roof of city hall, and disruptions to traffic. On November 23, cracking caused in airplane glass, and damage caused to window of 1 car near Sakurajima-guchi. 14

22 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Showa 58) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions was particularly high in February. Windows of 4 or 5 cars damaged on January 26 between Sakurajima-guchi and Arimura. On February 2, a lahar flow occurred in river south of Sakurajima, a soil erosion prevention concrete wall in Furusato area collapsed, 500m of national road 224 are buried, and mudslide entered hotels, stores, and homes. On February 18 volcanic blocks fell on Arimura-cho, and a storage shed was burnt down. Damage caused to windows of 4 cars on February 21 near Arimura-cho. On March 2, lahars occurred in east and south of Sakurajima, Kurokami River and Arimura River flooded, and national road was temporarily cut off. On May 22 volcanic thunderstorm in Kurokami-cho caused power outage and television and air conditioner failures. On May 26, windows of 23 or more cars were damaged in Mochiki-cho and Higashisakurajima-cho, gymnasium roof was cracked in 20 locations, and damage was caused to one glass greenhouse roof. On August 2 volcanic block between 50 and 60cm wide fell on Disaster Prevention Research Institute Kyoto University Mt. Haruta observation office grounds. Damage caused to windows of 16 cars on August 14 in Nojiri-cho. Windowpanes of 2 houses were damaged, 3 Takiron roof solar water heaters mounted on shed roofs were damaged, and windows of 3 cars in Kamoikeshinmachi, Kagoshima city, across the bay, were damaged. On August 16, in Mochiki-cho and Higashisakurajima-cho, 26 car windows were damaged and 4 solar water heaters were damaged. Damage caused to windows of 1 car on August 17 in Arimura-cho. On August 27, 2 solar water heaters were damaged in Nishi Shirahama, Sakurajima-cho. On September 19, ash fall caused derailment in Kagoshima city. On September 20, air shocks caused damage to several windowpanes in temple in Kamoikeshinmachi, Kagoshima city (approx.. 10km west of crater), and volcanic scoria caused damage to 1 solar water heater in Shirahama, Sakurajima-cho. On same day, lahar occurred in Nojiri River in Nojiri-cho, temporarily cutting off national road. Damage caused to windows of 2 cars on October 10 in Mochiki-cho and Nojiri-cho. Damage caused to window of 1 car on December 7 in Ushine, Tarumizu city. 9 or more windowpanes damaged in Furusato-cho on December (Showa 59) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. The number of explosions was particularly high in December. Damage caused to the window of 1 car on January 4 in Arimura-cho. On January 10, volcanic scoria caused damage to one sliding glass door at Kurokami Elementary School. On January 11, damage was caused to 1 windowpane in a home in Higashisakurajima-cho, and 2 glass doors in a hotel in Furusato-cho. The February 4 explosion caused 38 volcanic lightning, and a 700m fire column. Whitish volcanic scoria with a diameter of 6 to 7mm fell on the Arimura observation station on February 28. Damage caused to window of 1 car on March 8 in Arimura-cho. On April 12, damage was caused to 2 glass doors in a hotel in Furusato-cho, 1 windowpane at Kurokami Elementary School, and 1 windowpane each in the Kagoshima Port waiting area and prefectural police headquarters. On April 19, a lahar flow occurred at Furusato River, there were fires in a hotel and seven homes, and national road 224 was covered by avalanche debris. On April 29, 1 windowpane was damaged in Kamoike-cho, Kagoshima city. On May 4, 1 windowpane was damaged in Yasui-cho, Kagoshima city. On May 8, 1 pane of wire-reinforced glass was cracked in a hospital in Nojiri-cho. On June 3, windowpanes were damaged in Yokoyama, Sakurajima-cho, injuring one. 2 windowpanes were damaged in Fujino Junior High School in Yokoyama, Sakurajima-cho, as well as 1 windowpane in a house in Koike, Sakurajima-cho. On June 8, lahar flows occurred in and around the Kurokami River. A fire engine was knocked over, the national road was temporarily blocked, and both railings and sewer conduits were damaged. On July 21, volcanic blocks fell on the Arimura area. 37 roof tiles in 11 houses were damaged, with cinders punching holes in roofs, causing small fires. Road damage occurred in 5 locations, and crop field damage occurred in 3 locations. On August 25, a large avalanche occurred in Nojiri River, temporarily blocking national road, damaging railing and forcing residents to evacuate. Infrasonic waves were felt on December 13 in Nobeoka city, and on December 20 and 27 in Uwajima. Damage caused to several car windows on December 20 between Arimura and Sakurajima-guchi. 11 hotel windowpanes damaged in Furusato-cho on December

23 1985 (Showa 60) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. The number of explosions was particularly high in July and December, reaching a total of 474 explosions over the course of the year. Infrasonic waves could be felt in Miyazaki city, Miyakonojo city, Nichinan city, Nobeoka city, Hita city, Iizuka city, and Uwajima city. Damage caused to 1 windowpane on January 29 in Arimura-cho. On February 24, damage caused to 28 car windows near Arimura, one windowpane on a telephone box in Sakurajima-guchi, and damage to 53 houses in Ushinefumoto, Tarumizu city, such as roof tile and solar water heater damage. Damage caused to windows of 3 cars on March 31 near Arimura-cho. Small glowing clouds appeared on April 9. On April 13, near Arimura, damage to windows of 5 cars, and an accident caused by car slippage. Volcanic blocks 50 to 70cm in diameter fall on Yuno, Higashisakurajima-cho climbing trail on June 8, causing asphalt paving to cave in. On June 13, 26 solar water heaters and 13 car windows were damaged in Sakurajima-cho Akamizu and Nojiri-cho. 11 streetcar crossing gates damaged by ash fall. On June 22, windowpanes damaged in Furusato-cho, and one car window damaged in Komen. On June 30, volcanic block fell in field in Nojiri-cho, with diameter of 3.7m at its widest point, creating a 1m deep hole, damaging the roofs of 2 nearby stables. 25cm diameter volcanic blocks fell on Mochiki climbing trail, causing damage to asphalt paving. 11 car windows damaged in Higashisakurajima. On July 2, lahar flows occurred in Nojiri River and Kurokami River, temporarily blocking national road, and forcing residents to evacuate. On July 6, a volcanic block fell on a shed in Arimura-cho (approx. 3km away from the crater), making 2m wide hole, and breaking through floor of first floor, starting a small fire. On July 10 a volcanic block fell behind a home in Arimura-cho (approx. 3km from the crater), with fragments damaging 16 roof tiles, as well as damaging window shutters and cutting a power line. On July 21 ash fall caused a JR crossing gate in Kagoshima city to malfunction, resulting in an accident. It also caused damage to 5 windowpanes in Kagoshima's Korei-cho, and 1 windowpane in Kagoshima's Kamifukumoto-cho. Damage caused to window of 1 car on September 12 in Kurokami-cho. Clouds identified as possible glowing clouds were seen on November entryway windows and 180 windowpanes damaged in 22 locations inside Kagoshima city and 3 locations in Sakurajima were damaged on December 3. Damage caused to window of 1 car on December 5 near Arimura. Damage caused to window of 1 car on December 16 near Arimura. In the early morning of December 19, 85 windowpanes were damaged in 57 houses in Tarumizu city's Futagawa and Ushine Fumoto, and 1 car window was damaged in Kurokami-cho. In the evening, a volcanic block fell in the tea garden of a housing site in Arimura-cho, making a hole 1m in diameter. 16

24 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Showa 61) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Slight decrease in explosions in July and December. Infrasonic waves could be felt in Miyazaki city, Miyakonojo city, Nichinan city, Hita city, Nobeoka city, and Yakushima. Damage caused to the windows of 6 cars on January 1 near Arimura. On February 6, in Tarumizu city 82 windowpanes were damaged, a television fell and was damaged, and a clock mounted on a beam fell and was damaged. In Furusato-cho, 4 windowpanes were damaged. In Kurokami-cho, 1 windowpane was damaged, and in Yojiro Beach, Kagoshima city, 1 windowpane was damaged. On April 16, in Higashisakurajima-cho 1 windowpane was damaged, in Arimura-cho 1 windowpane was damaged, and in Furusato-cho 1 windowpane was damaged. Several windowpanes in houses were damaged, and a falling volcanic block severed the avalanche warning device cable. Damage caused to 1 car window in Kurokami-cho and 7 car windows in Ushine Fumoto, Tarumizu city on April 23. Damage caused to windows of 3 cars on June 10 from Mochiki-cho to Nojiri-cho. 1 car window damaged in Higashisakurajima Koike on June 12. On June 24, in Komen, there was damage to 1 solar water heater, the slate roofs of 10 offices and warehouses, 60 slate roofing panels in 16 cow pens, 3 roofs of residences, and the glass of an airplane flying over Kokubu city. Damage caused to windows of 3 cars on October 30 in Arimura, and 3 in other areas. Damage caused to windows of 3 cars on November 21 in Sakurajima-guchi. A volcanic block approximately 2m wide (weighing approximately 5 tons) fell on a hotel in Furusato-cho on November 23, causing 6 slight injuries and resulting in total fire damage to a nearby feed drying room. Damage caused to window of 1 car on December 19 in Ushine Fumoto, Tarumizu city. Volcanic blocks with diameters of 4cm to 4cm fell from Kurokami-cho to Sakurajima-guchi on December 30, causing damage to windows of 6 cars in Kurokami-cho, and 8 cars in area between Ushine Fumoto and Futagawa, Tarumizu city (Showa 62) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions decreased from February to August (for first time in 8 years). On July 17, lahar flows occurred at Mochiki River, damaging river embankment and forcing residents to evacuate. On September 24, damages were caused to windows of 6 cars, 14 solar water heaters, and 1 car in Sakurajimatake. Damage caused to 1 Takiron roof, 1 windowpane, and, in Aira-cho, 1 car window. Damage caused to window of 1 car on November 14 near Shindai Bay. On November 17, a 1000m high fire column was observed. A volcanic block fell in a scrap car lot in Yuno, Higashisakurajima-cho, causing a fire burning 10 scrap cars. In Tarumizu city and Kihoku-cho, 10 car windows and 23 solar water heaters were damaged. In Oosumi-cho, Soo District, a skidding car accident occurred. On November 28, 8 windowpanes were damaged in 5 locations in Tarumizu city, and 1 windowpane was damaged in a hotel in Furusato-cho (Showa 63) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Slight decrease in number of explosions in latter half of the year. Infrasonic waves could be felt in Miyazaki city, Miyakonojo city, Nichinan city, and Uwajima city. Damage caused to 34 windowpanes in 3 hotels in Furusato-cho, and 1 windowpane in a home, on January 30. Damage caused to windows of 2 cars and 4 windowpanes on February 3 in Sakurajima-guchi. Damage caused to window of 1 car on February 9 near Shindai Bay. Damage caused to window of 1 car on February 10 in Arimura-cho. On March 27, damage caused to 2 car windows in Kurokami-cho, and 2 windowpanes in a hotel in Furusato-cho. From June 15 to June 16, there was a high volume of volcanic smoke production, including three explosions, with 2.67kg/m 2 per day of ash falling at the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. On June 20, a Kagoshima city streetcar was derailed. 3 lahar flows occurred in Nojiri River on August 22 and 23, temporarily blocking national road, and forcing residents to evacuate (Heisei 1) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Number of explosions per month fell to 1 to 3 from January to September. Damage caused to the windows of 8 cars on January 28 near Furusato-cho (Heisei 2) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosion damages included 21 panes of glass in buildings on May 1, 2 car windows on August 28, 13 or more car windows and 4 building windows on November 30 at 8:30, 5 building windows, 15 Takiron roofs, and 7 car windows on November 30 at 15:04, and 1 car window on December (Heisei 3) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosion damages included 1 windowpane on May 10, 6 roofs and 2 car windows on June 29, an airplane window on August 5, 1 car window on August 17

25 1992 (Heisei 4) 1993 (Heisei 5) 1994 (Heisei 6) 1995 (Heisei 7) 1996 (Heisei 8) 1997 (Heisei 9) 1998 (Heisei 10) 1999 (Heisei 11) 20, one car window on November 18, and 1 building glass door on December 5. There were a total of 295 explosions over the course of the year. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosion damages included 1 car window on January 2, 7 on February 1, and 2 on February explosions over the course of the year. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Explosion damages included 1 car window on April explosions over the course of the year. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Damage caused to windshields of 2 cars on February explosions over the course of the year. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Active eruptions from August 23 to August 25, traffic disruptions, and ash fall as far as northern Kyushu. 226 explosions over the course of the year. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. High level of volcanic activity continued from January to March, with 69 explosions in March (5 th highest number ever). Low level of activity from April onwards, with zero eruptions in August. Total of 20 earthquakes and tremors in October, the lowest number since observation started in January of 1965 (Showa 40). 171 explosions over the course of the year. There was no damage caused this year by volcanic activity. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Volcanic activity remained subdued throughout the year. In March, the number of earthquakes increased slightly. An explosion on May 11 sent volcanic blocks as far as the 4 th station. Number of explosions over the course of the year was a low 35, the fifth smallest number since Sakurajima began eruptive activity in 1955 (Showa 30). There was no damage caused this year by volcanic activity. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Over the course of the year, volcanic activity was slightly higher, with volcanic earthquake swarms on May 19, and eruptive activity over the two weeks that followed. Cluster earthquakes began after 17:00 on the 19 th and continued until approximately 0:00 on the 20 th, lasting 7 hours. Total of 334 earthquakes, with a maximum earthquake amplitude of 6μ m at Point A. Before this earthquake cluster, a A-type earthquake with its hypocenter directly below the Minami-dake crater occurred on May 4, and another on May 9. After the earthquake cluster, Minami-dake eruptive activity increased, with 5 explosions on the 20 th, and 6 explosions on the 21 st. There were repeated eruptions and explosions over a two week period. 103 explosions over the course of the year. There was no damage caused this year by volcanic activity. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Volcanic activity remained subdued overall through the first half of the year, but increased from July onwards. On March 10 there was an earthquake swarm, with a high level of eruptive activity for the following week, but eruptive activity stayed relatively low from then to mid-july. During the May to July period the number of A-type earthquakes increased to 10 to 20 per month, and there was a high degree of eruptive activity from late July onwards. There was an earthquake swarm from the night of October 30 to the morning of October 31, and activity levels remained high thereafter. On December 10 at 5:00 an explosion produced a fire column 1000m high, scattering a large number of volcanic blocks as far as the 4th station. Volcanic scoria with diameters as large as 4 to 5cm fell along the prefectural road in Kurokami-cho. Fortunately, the explosion happened in the early morning, and there were no cars or pedestrians on the street, so no damage was reported as a result of the volcanic scoria. In December there were 88 explosions, the second highest number recorded, with activity remaining high until the middle of February of the following year. 237 explosions over the course of the year. There was no damage caused this year by volcanic activity. 18

26 Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Heisei 12) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Eruptive activity, which began the previous year, remained high until mid-february. From March onwards, there was relatively little activity, but on October 7 at 16:42 an explosion produced volcanic smoke which rose 5000m above the crater, and volcanic scoria up to 3 or 4cm in diameter damaged over 35 car windows and tore the film of a vinyl greenhouse near Hakamagoshi, Sakurajima-cho. Strong eastern winds scattered a large volume of ash from central to northern Kagoshima city, and volcanic scoria 2 to 3mm in diameter near Kita-Futo. Eruptive activity levels rose somewhat for a period between mid-october and early November. 169 explosions over the course of the year (Heisei 13) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. Volcanic activity remained somewhat high throughout the course of the year, with an increase in August, during which there were 44 explosions. 110 explosions over the course of the year. There was no damage caused this year by eruptive activity (Heisei 14) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. The volcano was relatively quiet. There were 59 explosions over the course of the year, the second lowest number in ten years. However, there were moderately high levels of eruptive activity in early April and mid-november. There were few volcanic earthquakes or volcanic tremors. There was no damage caused this year by eruptive activity (Heisei 15) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. The volcano was relatively quiet. There were 17 explosions over the course of the year. This was the third lowest since summit eruptions began in 1955 (Showa), following 1955 (6 eruptions) and 1971 (Showa 46) (10 eruptions). There was an increase in A-type earthquakes in mid- and late November, and on December 31. There were overall few volcanic earthquakes or volcanic tremors. There was no damage caused this year by eruptive activity (Heisei 16) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. The volcano was relatively quiet. There were 11 explosions over the course of the year. There was no damage caused by eruptive activity (Heisei 17) 2006 (Heisei 18) 2007 (Heisei 19) 2008 (Heisei 20) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at Minami-dake summit. The volcano was relatively quiet. There were 12 explosions over the course of the year. There was no damage caused by eruptive activity. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at the Showa crater on the summit of Minami-dake. The volcano was relatively quiet. A new eruption began on the east slope of Minami-dake on June 4 (The Showa crater), continuing until June 20. There were 15 explosions over the course of the year (all at the Minami-dake summit crater). There was no damage caused by eruptive activity. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at the Showa crater on the summit of Minami-dake. The volcano was relatively quiet. From May to June there was eruptive activity at the Showa crater. There were 10 explosions over the course of the year (all at the Minami-dake summit crater). There was no damage caused by eruptive activity. Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at the Showa crater on the summit of Minami-dake. The Showa crater was active. On February 3 there was an explosive eruption at the Showa crater. On February 6 there was another explosive eruption, accompanied by pyroclastic flow which extended 1.5km east of the Showa crater. From April to September, there were repeated eruptions and explosions at the Showa crater. The July 28 eruption resulted in ash ash fallikita, Kumamoto Prefecture. There were 4 explosions over the course of the year at the Minami-dake summit crater, and 35 at the Showa crater. 19

27 (90. Sakurajima) Period Phenomenon Activity Sequence, Damages, etc (Heisei 21) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at the Showa crater on the summit of Minami-dake. There was a high level of eruptive activity from February 1 to February 2 at the Showa crater, continuing on until February 5. There was also a high level of eruptive activity at the Showa crater from March 1 to March 2, and on March 10 at 5:22 there was an explosive eruption, sending large volcanic blocks as far as the 2nd station (2km from the Showa crater). On April 9 at 15:31 there was an explosive eruption at the Showa crater producing volcanic smoke that reached more than 4,000m above the crater rim, as well as a pyroclastic flow. In late June, eruptive activity resumed at the Showa crater. On October 3 at 16:45, there was an explosive eruption at the Minami-dake summit crater. Volcanic smoke extended 3,000m above the edge of the crater, and large volcanic blocks reached as far as the 4th station. From October onwards the number of explosive eruptions at the Showa crater increased further. There were 3 explosions over the course of the year at the Minami-dake summit crater, and 545 at the Showa crater (Heisei 22) Vulcanian eruption Eruption occurred at The Showa crater. Eruptive activity levels remained high at the Showa crater. There were 896 explosions over the course of the year (all at the Showa crater). There was an increase in A-type earthquakes in July (Heisei 23) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at the Minami-dake summit crater and the Showa crater. Eruptive activity levels remained high at the Showa crater. On February 7 there were 2 explosive eruptions at the Minami-dake summit crater. There were 2 explosions over the course of the year at the Minami-dake summit crater, and 994 at the Showa crater (Heisei 24) Vulcanian eruption Eruptions occurred at the Minami-dake summit crater and the Showa crater. Eruptive activity levels remained high at the Showa crater. On July 24 at 19:15 there was an explosive eruption at the Minami-dake summit crater. There was 1 explosion between January and June at the Minami-dake summit crater, and 599 at the Showa crater. References 1. 福岡管区気象台 (1965) 九州の火山噴火史 Ⅶ 桜島. 福岡管区気象台要報,20,, 気象庁 (2011) 平成 23 年 (2011 年 ) 週間火山概況 50 号. 平成 23 年 (2011 年 ) 週間火山概況 50 号, 気象庁 (2011) 平成 23 年 (2011 年 ) 週間火山概況 6 号. 平成 23 年 (2011 年 ) 週間火山概況 6 号, 気象庁 (2011) 平成 23 年 (2011 年 ) 週間火山概況 7 号. 平成 23 年 (2011 年 ) 週間火山概況 7 号, 奥野充 (1996) 南九州の第四紀末テフラの加速器 14C 年代 ( 予報 ). 名古屋大学タンデトロン加速器質量計シンポジウ ム (1995 年度 ) 講演予稿集, 小林哲夫 他 (2009) 桜島 南岳で発見された歴史時代の溶岩流. 日本火山学会講演予稿集, 2009, 井口正人 (2000) 諏訪之瀬島火山活動の経過 1989 年 ~1999 年, 全国主要活火山の集中観測第 3 回諏訪之瀬島火山 の集中観測 宮城磯治 他 (2010) 火山灰から見た 2008 年の桜島昭和火口の再活動過程. 火山, 55, 嶋野岳人 (2011) 諏訪之瀬島火山 2010 年末 ~2011 年春の活動について. 日本火山学会講演予稿集, 2011, 嶋野岳人 (2003) 諏訪之瀬島火山の 年噴出物. 日本火山学会講演予稿集, 2003, 嶋野岳人 (2006) 諏訪之瀬島火山 1813 年噴火における火口近傍相. 月刊地球, 28, Koto B (1916) The great eruption of Sakura-jima in Journal of the College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo, p 森脇広 (1994) 桜島テフラ- 層序 分布と細粒火山灰の層位. 文部省科学研究費 ( 一般研究 C), 研究成果報告書 鹿 児島湾周辺における第四紀後半の細粒火山灰層に関する古環境学的研究, 福山博之 小野晃司 (1981) 桜島火山地質図. 地質調査所. 15. 小林哲夫 (1982) 桜島火山の地質 : これまでの研究の成果と今後の課題. 火山, 27, 森本良平 (1946) 地質学的, 岩石学的に見た, 昭和 21 年の桜島の活動 -その一地質学的観察. 東京大学地震研究所彙報, 24, 井村隆介 (1998) 史料からみた桜島安永噴火の推移, 火山. 43, 小林哲夫 (2009) 桜島火山, 安永噴火 ( 年 ) で生じた新島 ( 安永諸島 ) の成因. 火山, 54, 石原和弘 他 (1981) 桜島火山の溶岩流 (Ⅰ) 有史時代の溶岩流の容積. 京都大学防災研究所年報, 24, 福山博之 (1978) 桜島火山の地質. 地質学雑誌, 84, 高橋正樹 他 (2006) 桜島新島観測井ボーリングコア試料の岩石学的検討 : (2) 桜島安永 海底 噴火の再検討. 2006, 中村政道 (2002) 桜島の総降灰量の推移. 験震時報, 65, 中川光弘 他 (2011) 桜島火山の噴火活動様式とマグマ供給系の 20 世紀からの変化とその意義. 地震及び火山噴火 予知観測研究計画桜島火山における多項目観測に基づく火山噴火準備過程解明のための研究課題番号 1809, 荒牧重雄 小林哲夫 (1986) 姶良カルデラ 桜島火山の噴出物の全岩組成と安永噴火. 第 5 回桜島火山の集中観測 ( 昭和 57 年 October ~ December ), 石原和弘 他 (2007) 桜島における降雨量および降灰量調査 ( 第 27 報 ). 防災研究協会研究報告, 町田洋 新井房夫 (2003) 新編火山灰アトラス. 336p. 27. 味喜大介 (1999) 古地磁気方位 強度測定による桜島の溶岩流の年代推定. 火山, 44, 安井真也 他 (2006) 桜島大正噴火の記録. 日本大学文理学部自然科学研究所研究紀要, 安井真也 他 (2007) 桜島大正噴火の噴火様式とその時間変化. 火山, 52,

28 (90. Sakurajima) 30. 高橋正樹 他 (2011) 桜島火山及び姶良カルデラ噴出物の全岩化学組成 - 分析データ 583 個の総括 -. 日本大学文理学 部自然科学研究所研究紀要, 46, 小林哲夫 (1986) 桜島火山の形成史と火砕流, 科研費自然災害特別研究計画研究 火山噴火に伴う乾燥紛体流 ( 火 砕流等 ) の特質と災害 ( 代表者荒牧重雄 ) 報告書 小林哲夫 他 (2012) 桜島火山地質図第 2 版. 産業技術総合研究所. 33. 小林哲夫 江崎真美子 (1996) 桜島火山の噴火史. 名古屋大学タンデトロン加速器質量計シンポジウム (1995 年度 ) 講演予稿集, 小林哲夫 他 (2009) 桜島 南岳で発見された歴史時代の溶岩流 年度日本火山学会秋季大会予稿集, 小林哲夫 溜池俊彦 (2002) 桜島火山の噴火史と火山災害の歴史, 第四紀研究,41, 井村隆介 (1998) 史料からみた桜島火山安永噴火の推移火山 43, 中央防災会議 (2011) 災害教君の継承に関する専門調査会報告書 1914 桜島噴火, 169p. 38.Okuno et al., 1997 AMS Radiocarbon dating of the Sakurajima tephra group, southern Kyushu, Japan, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, B123, Okuno et al., 1998 AMS 14C dating of historic eruptions of the Kirishima, Sakurajima and Kaimondake volcanoes, southern Kyushu, Japan, Radiocarbon, 42,

29 (90. Sakurajima) Whole Rock Chemical Composition Figure 90-5 Whole rock chemical composition ( 高橋, et al, 2011) 1: Showa lava, 2: Taisho lava, 3: An'ei avaa (undersea), 4: An'ei lava (on land), 5: Bunmei lava, 6: New stage Minami-dake lava, 7: Tenpyo-hoji (Nagasaki-bana) lava, 8 and on are ejecta from early stage Minami-dake lava and before Figure 90-6 Whole rock chemical composition ( 宇都, et al, 2005) 22

30 (90. Sakurajima) Figure 90-7 Temporal whole rock chemical composition ( 宇都, et al, 2005) Figure 90-8 Whole rock chemical composition over time ( 山口, et al, 1975) SiO 2 chemical composition during the historical period is known to have decreased gradually from the Bunmei eruption to the 1939 eruption. 23

31 (90. Sakurajima) Precursory Phenomena Large scale eruptions, such as the Taisho eruption (1914) have been preceded by an increase in felt earthquakes, as well as well water level and water temperature changes, anywhere from several days before the eruption to the day before the eruption. There were no prominent signs immediately before the Showa eruption (1946), but there was a high level of eruptive activity for several years leading up to the eruption. Eruptive activity at the summit of Minami-dake has frequently been preceded by A-type earthquakes, a large number of BH-type earthquakes, swarms of BL-type earthquakes, and C-type earthquakes. Before the increase at the Showa crater in 2006, there were discharges and geothermal anomalies at the Showa crater. Before each eruption, dilation of the ground was also observed. It is believed that there is a primary magma reservoir in the north of Sakurajima, approximately 10km below the Aira caldera, and a secondary magma reservoir approximately 4km directly below Sakurajima. The rate of magma supply from deep underground to the primary magma reservoir is estimated to be 10 7 cubic meters per year. The amount of magma stored since the 1914 eruption is estimated to be 1 billion cubic meters or more, with additional magma being stored even now. Recent Volcanic Activity Seismic activity is low. Since 2002, eruptive activity has decreased at the Minami-dake summit crater, with the number of explosions occurring each year declining to below 20 since Ever since volcanic activity at the Showa crater increased the number of explosive eruptions at the summit crater has dropped dramatically, but 4 occurred in 2008, 3 in 2009, 0 in 2010, and 2 in 2011, so eruptive activity has not ceased completely. On June 4, 2006, the Showa crater resumed its eruption activity for the first time in 58 years. The number of eruptions has increased rapidly since 2009, with 896 in 2010 and 994 in 2011, indicating a sustained high level of eruptive activity. 24

32 (90. Sakurajima) Table 90-1 Number of Sakurajima Explosions, According to Japan Meteorological Agency (1955 to June, 2012) 25

33 (90. Sakurajima) 回 月別爆発回数 年 10 月から 年 回 月別総地震回数 ( 横山 ) 年 1 月から 回 月別 A 型地震回数 ( 横山 ) 年 1 月から 年 年 万トン月別総降灰量 年 1 月から 年 g/m 月別降灰量 ( 鹿児島地方気象台 ) 年 爆発回数は 1955 年 10 月からの 地震回数は 1965 年 1 月からのデータ 降灰量 ( 鹿児島地方気象台 ) は 1955 年 ~1994 年 2 月 24 日は鹿児島市荒田 ( 南岳山頂火口から西約 10 km ) 1994 年 2 月 25 日以降は同市郡元 ( 南岳山頂火口の西南西約 11 km ) で観測している なお 1961 年 11 月 ~1969 年 3 月は観測所を桜島町袴腰に移転したためデータは中断している 総降灰量は鹿児島県の降灰観測データをもとに鹿児島地方気象台で解析して作成 Figure 90-9 Temporal change in Sakurajima volcanic activity (June, 1955 to June, 2012) 1Number of explosions per month, 2 Total number of earthquakes per month 3Number of A-type earthquakes per month, 4Total ash fall per month 5Volume of ash fall at Kagoshima Local Meteorological Agency per month. 26

34 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Earthquakes and tremors since the resumption of the Showa crater eruptive activity in June, 2006 (June, 2006 to June 30, 2012) Gray areas indicate lack of observation data 1 Number of A-type earthquakes per day (Akobaru), 2 Number of B-type earthquakes per day (Akobaru) 3 Maximum amplitude of B-type earthquakes (Akobaru), 4 Volcanic tremors (Akobaru) 5 Cumulative hours per day of volcanic tremors (Akobaru), 6 Maximum amplitude of volcanic tremors (Akobaru) 27

35 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Volcanic smoke, ash fall volume, and SO2 flux since resumption of The Showa crater eruptive activity (June, 2006) (June, 2006 to June 30, 2012) 1Daily maximum volcanic plume heights at Minami-dake 2Daily maximum volcanic plume heights at The Showa crater 3Daily maximum fumarole heights at The Showa crater 4Daily volume of ashfall at Kagoshima Local Meteorological Agency and 5Results of gas emission measurements. 28

36 (90. Sakurajima) 回 桜島昭和和火口の噴火火 爆発回数噴火爆発的噴火 / / / / / / / /01 Figure Monthly number of eruptions and explosions at The Showa crater (January, 2006 to June 30, 2012) Figure Morphological changes in Minami-dake summit crater from December, 1954 to January, 1974 ( 宇平, 1994) 29

37 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Hourly number of earthquakes registered by standard seismograph at Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory beforee 1914 eruption (Ohmori, 1914) Horizontal axis indicates time. Vertical axis indicates number of earthquakes per hour. Felt earthquakes became prominent from early morning of January 11, with maximum number of earthquakes being reached between afternoon of 11 th and early morning of 12 th. Figure Number of earthquakes and tremors per pentad at time of 1946 Showa Eruption, Recorded by Weichert Seismograph located in Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory (Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory,1951, partially modified) The number of volcanic earthquakes gradually increased leading up to May, and dramatically increased after initial lava flow stopped. Start of volcanic tremors and lava ejection correspond with number of volcanic tremors falling after the end of lava ejection. 30

38 (90. Sakurajima) E-W cross-section Figure Sakurajima hypocenter distribution map (2003 to June 30, 2012) Hypocenter distribution (left), Space-time plot (upper right), Magnitude-time diagram(bottom right) 31

39 (90. Sakurajima) Hypocenter distribution Space-time plot (N-S cross-section) 米丸 住吉池 桜島 若尊 E-W cross-section Magnitude-time diagram (by scale) Figure Shallow VT earthquake activity (blue circles) and deep low-frequency earthquake activity (red circles) observed by regional seismometer network from October 1, 1997 to June 30,

40 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Relationship between Sakurajima surface phenomena and earthquakes / ground deformation ( 石原, 井口, 1989) Clusters of BL earthquakes are often weak preceding eruption phenomena following rises of magma. Ground rising and deformation is detected in advance of this phenomenon. Figure Ground deformation in advance of Sakurajima Minami-dake eruption (Iguchi et al., 2008). Slight ground deformation ( 0.01 to 0.2μrad. of rise in the direction of the crater) is often observed between 10 minutes to several hours in advance of eruptions with a large volume of ejecta. 33

41 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Strain change in Sakurajima Arimura Observatory ( 井口, et al, 2010) Strain change indicating expansion of the area immediately below the crater was observed in advance of the Showa crater eruption. Figure Hypothesized magma supply system, based on seismic source process (Hidayati et al., 2007) 34

42 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Conceptual diagram of Sakurajima magma supply system ( 井口, 2008) Top: , Bottom: 1993 onwards 35

43 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Change over time of relative heights of BM.S26 and BM.SVO with respect to Sakurajima BM.S17 (March, 1957 to November, 2011) (Disaster Prevention Research Institute Kyoto University, et al, 2012) Figure Relative lateral displacement of BM2474, on west edge of Aira caldera ( 井口, 2008) BM2469, remains of Kagoshima Prefecturee Office, used as reference. 江頭, et al ( 1997), adjusted to reflect results of measurements by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan in October,

44 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Sakurajima GPS continuous measurement (to January, 2012) (Disaster Prevention Research Institute Kyoto University, 2012) Data acquisition: 24 hours / day, Sampling: 1 sec/measurement line (June, 2005 onwards) 37

45 (90. Sakurajima) Figure Estimated trajectory of volcanic block ejected by Sakurajima Minami-dake November 23, 1986 explosion (Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory, 1990) On November 23, 1986 (Showa 61), a volcanic block fell on a hotel in Furusato-cho (with a diameter of approximately 2m, weighing approximately 5 tons). This trajectory was calculated based on the displacement between the holes made in the roof and the floor. Figure Area of pyroclastic flow in explosive eruption from The Showa crater at 11:25 on February 6, 2008 at Sakurajima The flow extended approximately 1.5km to the east of the Showa crater. 38

46 (90. Sakurajima) Figure April 9, :31 The Showa crater explosive eruption ash fall distribution and ash fall forecast area Ash fall studies in and around Kagoshima city, together with random telephone sampling, confirmed ash fall in a wide area around the Satsuma Peninsula. 39

47 (90. Sakurajima) Information on Disaster Prevention 1 Hazard Map "Sakurajima Volcano Disaster Prevention Map" Created by Kagoshimaa city in March, 2010 Sakurajimaa Volcano Disaster Prevention Map URL /sakurajimahm.html (Kagoshima city website) 40

48 (90. Sakurajima) 2 List of Volcanic Alert Levels (Usage Started in December 1, 2007 (Heisei 19)) 41

49 (90. Sakurajima) Volcanic Alert Levels for the Sakurajima Volcano (Valid as of December 1, 2007) Warning and Forecast Eruption Warning Crater Area Warning Eruption Forecast Target Area Residential areas and areas closer to the crater Non-residential areas near the volcano Crater area Inside the crater Levels & Keywords 5 Evacuate 4 Prepare to evacuate 3 Do not approach the volcano 2 Do not approach the crater 1 Normal Expected Volcanic Activity Eruption or imminent eruption causing significant damage to residential areas Forecast of eruption causing significant damage to residential areas (increased probability). Eruption or prediction of eruption causing significant damage to areas near residential areas (entering area is life threatening). Eruption or prediction of eruption affecting area around crater (entering area is life threatening). Little or no volcanic activity. Volcanic ash may be emitted within the crater as a result of volcanic activity (entering area is life threatening). Actions to be Taken by Residents and Climbers Evacuate from the danger zone Those within the alert area should prepare for evacuation. Those requiring protection in the event of an disaster must be evacuated. Residents can go about daily activities as normal. When necessary, evacuation preparations should be performed for those requiring protection in the event of a disaster. Access restrictions for dangerous areas, including mountain climbing and mountain access prohibitions, etc. Residents can go about daily activities as normal. Access to crater area restricted, etc. Access to interior of and area around crater restricted as necessary, etc. Expected Phenomena and Previous Cases Lava flow, pyroclastic flow, and scattering of volcanic blocks affecting entire island. Past Examples Tenpyo eruption (768), Bunmei eruption (1471 to 1476), An'ei eruption (1779 to 1782), Taisho eruption (1914) Eruption or imminent eruption, with pyroclastic flow and lava flow reaching some residential areas. Showa Eruption (1946) Example Lava flow reached Kurokami and Arimura coasts. Increased eruptive activity, high number of felt earthquakes, and/or prominent crustal deformation, etc. result in forecast of eruption discharging volcanic blocks, pyroclastic flow, and/or lava flow reaching residential areas. Taisho Eruption (1914) Example Day before start of eruption: High number of felt earthquakes Showa Eruption (1946) Example Several hours before lava flow: Increased eruptive activity. Scattering of volcanic blocks within a distance of approximately 2km from the crater. Past Examples Eruptions in late 1970s and 1980s, October 7, 2000, eruption, etc. Pyroclastic flow within a distance of approximately 2km from the crater. Past Examples July 21, 1984: Reached approximately 1.2km from the Minami-dake summit crater November 20, 1979: Reached approximately 1.2km from the Minami-dake summit crater August 22, 1967: Reached approximately 1.3km from the Minami-dake summit crater October 29, 1939: Reached approximately 1km from the Showa crater Earthquake swarm and crustal deformation, etc. results in forecast of eruption scattering volcanic blocks within approximately 2km of the crater. Past Examples Many past examples Scattering of volcanic blocks within a distance of approximately 1km from the crater. Past Examples Many past examples. Little or no volcanic activity. Possibility of discharge which may affect summit crater interior and nearby area. Past Examples Dormant period between 1950 and

50 (90. Sakurajima) Social Circumstances 1Populations Kagoshima city (608,219 as of November 1, 2011, according to Kagoshima city website) * Sakurajima area (76.8km 2 ): 5,262 (69 people/km 2 ) as of January 1, 2011 Tarumizu city (17,348 as of November 1, 2011, according to Tarumizu city website) 2National Parks, Quasi-National Parks, Number of Climbers March, Kirishima-Yaku National Park March, Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Mountain climbing prohibited Number of tourists in 2010 (staying overnight: 3,702,000 * For whole Sakurajima / Kagoshima city area. Statistic from prefecture tourism bureau) 3Facilities Ministry of the Environment Sakurajima Visitor Center (Kagoshima City) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabo Center (Kagoshima City) Disaster Prevention Research Institute Kyoto University Sakurajima Volcano Research Center (Kagoshima City): 43

51 (90. Sakurajima) Monitoring Maps Wide Area * Includes Yonemaru - Sumiyoshi-ike and Wakamiko observation networks. 1: scale regional map (Kagoshima, Miyazaki) published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan Figure Monitoring map (wide area) * The location of each station is indicated by a small dot. The areas enclosed in the black rectangle is shown in detail in the smaller scale summit area map in Fig

52 (90. Sakurajima) Monitoring Maps In and Around the Summit * Observation points with multiple measuring devices located in the same place are indicated by a, with the types of observation points indicated around the. 1:50000 Scale Topographic Map (Tarumizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, Iwakawa) published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan Figure Monitoring maps (in and around the summit) 45