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MOUNT HAKONE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2019
Popular Mount Hakone tourist site reopens after volcanic alert level drops
A popular tourist site on Mount Hakone was reopened Friday, ending a six-month closure caused by an increase in the volcanic alert level in the hot spring resort area, local authorities said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2019
Volcanic alert level raised for popular Mount Hakone resort area in Kanagawa
Warning of a possible eruption, authorities raise the volcanic alert level for Mount Hakone after increased seismic activity is detected near the popular hot-spring resort area southwest of Tokyo.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2015
Small-scale eruption occurs again at Mount Hakone: weather agency
A small eruption occurred again on Mount Hakone on Wednesday morning and further eruptions could follow, the weather agency warned, a day after it raised its alert level for the volcano in a hot spring resort area southwest of Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2015
Drones to inspect Mount Hakone evacuation area
Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa said two camera-mounted drones will be used on Friday to inspect the evacuation zone around the Owakudani hot-spring district on Mount Hakone.
JAPAN
May 18, 2015
Ground level in Mount Hakone volcanic area rises as much as 12 cm
The ground level in the Owakudani hot-spring area of Mount Hakone has risen by up to 12 cm since mid-April, days before volcanic activity intensified in the popular tourist spot, according to a geographical survey institute.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 12, 2015
Hakone's no-go volcanic zone streamed live online
Volcanic earthquakes continued at Mount Hakone southwest of Tokyo on Tuesday, while the Kanagawa Prefectural Government started online streaming from a camera installed in the Owakudani hot springs area.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2015
Hakone issues wider map to ease eruption zone fears
To limit damage to tourism from Mount Hakone's surge in volcanic activity, the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, has posted a new "eruption alert level map" on its website to show that only a small part of the popular hot springs resort is off-limits.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2015
No-go zone declared at Hakone as officials raise volcano alert
Police have closed roads and tourists have been told to stay away from a volcanic steam vent on Mount Hakone, while local firms are bracing for a drop in business.
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