Disaster Reports

Xinmocun Rock avalanche induced by rainfall in Songping area, Maoxien, Sichuan, China, 24 June 2017

A large rock avalanche with a volume about 8 million m3 was induced 6 am, 24 June 2017 in Xinmocun village, Maoxien, Sichuan China (Figs. 1, 2). Chinese TV news reported over 100 people are missing or dead. We had been studying this area for years before this landslide and now recognize that the new landslide is the retrogression of a previous landslide scar and remobilization of the old landslide deposits in the lower portion of the slope.

Research

Seafloor Observation Seismometer Installed in Hyuga-Nada

In March 2017, the research group of Assistant Professor Yamashita Hiroyo, Research Center for Earthquake Prediction, Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, and Professor Shinohara Masayoshi Shinohara of the Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo et al. installed a seafloor observation seismometers in Hyuga-nada off Miyazaki Prefecture to conduct long-term ocean bottom earthquakes/geodetic observation.

Event

3rd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction

The 3rd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction: Expanding the Platform for Bridging Science and Policy Making will be held at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus from 19 to 21 March 2017. The 3rd Global Summit will build on the achievements of the last two Global Summits and GADRI projects.

BBC News: Japan’s Sakurajima volcano due for major eruption within 30 years, say scientists

“One of Japan’s most active volcanoes is due for a major eruption within the next 30 years, say scientists who have studied a build-up of magma there.” The report on the activity of the volcano published by Sakurajima Volcano Research Centre and Bristol University team is featured in BBC News.

Agreement of Cooperation Signed between the Osaka Urban Industry Promotion Center and the Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering and the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI).

The Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering and the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) concluded an Agreement of Cooperation with the Osaka Urban Industry Promotion Center. The signing ceremony was held on 24 June 2016.

DPRI CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF EXCELENCE IN RESEARCH

　As another spring dawns with typical spring weather and beautiful cherry blossoms, Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University celebrates 65 Years of Excellence in Research on disaster prevention and mitigation and being a Global Center of Excellence in research and education in the area of disaster risk reduction.
　On this occasion, I would like to congratulate all professors, associates, staff and students on this important jubilee of cerebrating 65th year of DPRI’s existence, and for the successful and meaningful work you have contributed over the years.

Research

Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI)

This page captures the DPRI research activities at a glance.
　GADRI WebSite Link: [　http://gadri.net　] 　One outcome was the establishment of the "Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI)." GADRI is a forum for sharing knowledge and promoting collaboration on topics related to disaster risk reduction and resilience to disasters.

Research

Disaster Prevention Research Institute Research launches site for "Our research activities at a glance" (Japanese only)

This page captures the DPRI research activities at a glance.
The site is easily navigated, though only in Japanese, and expressed in easy to understand words.
Come and visit us!