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VOLCANO INFORMATION

Volcanic activity update for the Ebino Plateau

About volcanic alert levels

About volcanic alert levels

Volcanic alert levels range from Level 1 to 5 and define the extent of the hazard in case of eruption, disaster prevention response, etc.
For each level, the local town and weather bureau have established the steps that residents, tourists and hikers around the volcano must take to prevent disaster.

  • LEVEL 5
    Evacuate
    Volcanic alert Must evacuate from hazardous residential area
  • LEVEL 4
    Evacuate of the elderly, etc
    Volcanic alert Prepare to evacuate from alert areas. Have disabled people evacuate
  • LEVEL 3
    No entry to mountain
    Near-crater Warning Prohibition on entry to mountain, restricted entry to hazardous areas on mountain, etc.
  • LEVEL 2
    Entry to area near vent prohibited
    Near-crater Warning Entry to area near vent prohibited
  • LEVEL 1
    Potential for increased activity
    Eruption alert Entry to area near vent prohibited
Level Forecasts and alerts Alert to hikers and climbers on the mountain
LEVEL 5
Evacuate 		Volcanic alert Must evacuate from hazardous residential area
LEVEL 4
Evacuate of the elderly, etc 		Prepare to evacuate from alert areas. Have disabled people evacuate
LEVEL 3
No entry to mountain 		Near-crater Warning Prohibition on entry to mountain, restricted entry to hazardous areas on mountain, etc.
LEVEL 2
Restriction on proximity to the crater 		Entry to area near vent prohibited
LEVEL 1
Potential for increased activity 		Eruption alert Entry to vent depends on conditions
  • ※ Excerpt from "the Kirishima area (Mt. Shinmoe) volcanic alert levels"
  • ※ The no-go zone varies according to volcanic alert level

CAUTION

  • About trail restrictions

    Even though it may fall outside the no-go area depending on the Mt. Shinmoe volcanic alert level, the trail to the summit remains closed.
    Do not enter restricted areas under any circumstances.

  • The wind direction
    atop Mt. Shinmoe

    The plume from the volcano travels downwind, and can include volcanic rocks and ash.
    Please check the wind direction above Mt. Shinmoe.

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