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ERUPTION

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2014
Ontake rescuers recount helplessness in face of surreal scene of ash, victims buried alive
Rescue workers who witnessed the aftermath of Saturday's eruption of Mount Ontake said they were tormented by a sense of helplessness and powerlessness before Mother Nature.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2014
Rescue teams suspend search on Mount Ontake as tremors worsen
The possibility of another eruption of Mount Ontake forces rescuers to suspend efforts to recover the two dozen bodies known to be lying near the summit and to search for other possible victims.
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2014
Nagano police list 11 of the eruption fatalities
The Nagano Prefectural Police have identified and list 11 of the people killed in Saturday's eruption of Mount Ontake, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2013
Volcano rises from sea to form new islet
A smoking cone emerged Wednesday from the Pacific during a volcanic eruption, forming a new islet about 1,000 km south of Tokyo in the Ogasawara chain, and the government hopes its arrival will be an avenue to extending Japan's ocean territory.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2013
Bigger Sakurajima eruption not in cards despite outburst
Despite its violent outburst over the weekend, experts are guardedly optimistic that Mount Sakurajima is not due for a life-threatening eruption soon.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Jul 16, 2013
Major temblor could trigger Fuji eruption
The iconic, 3,776-meter-high Mount Fuji may violently erupt if a major earthquake were to rip open its magma chamber, according to a team of researchers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2013
Fuji eruption could force 567,000 people to evacuate
An eruption of Mount Fuji could force some 567,000 people to evacuate their homes, according to a new estimate.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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