Prediction of Volcanic Eruptions

Research based on observations of Sakurajima and other volcanoes in southern Kyushu aims to evaluate long-term volcanic activity, quantify eruptive phenomena, and forecast eruptions in advance. Seismic, ground deformation, visual, volcanic ash, and gas observations are integrated to improve eruption forecasting and to enable the prediction and real-time monitoring of ash dispersal and deposition, thereby contributing to volcanic disaster mitigation.