Volcanic activity update for the Ebino Plateau
- About volcanic alert levels
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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.-
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LEVEL 5Evacuate
- Volcanic alert Must evacuate from hazardous residential area
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LEVEL 4Prepare to evacuate
- Volcanic alert Must prepare to evacuate from hazardous residential area
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LEVEL 3No entry to mountain
- Hazard near vent Prohibition on entry to mountain, restricted entry to hazardous areas on mountain, etc.
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LEVEL 2Entry to area near vent prohibited
- Hazard near vent Entry to area near vent prohibited
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LEVEL 1Normal
- Eruption alert Entry to area near vent prohibited
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Level Forecasts and alerts Alert to hikers and climbers on the mountain LEVEL 5EvacuateVolcanic alert Must evacuate from hazardous residential area LEVEL 4Prepare to evacuateMust prepare to evacuate from hazardous residential area LEVEL 3No entry to mountainEntry to area near vent prohibited Prohibition on entry to mountain, restricted entry to hazardous areas on mountain, etc. LEVEL 2Hazard near ventEntry to area near vent prohibited LEVEL 1NormalEruption 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
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Trail closure and conditions update
CAUTION
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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.
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The wind direction
atop Mt. ShinmoeThe plume from the volcano travels downwind, and can include volcanic rocks and ash.
Please check the wind direction above Mt. Shinmoe.