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2025.01.17
[Mt. Ontake] Volcanic eruption alert level 2, restrictions around the crater announced | Tourist facilities open as usual
A crater area warning (eruption alert level 2, restrictions around the crater) has been issued for Mt. Ontake.
Please take safety measures such as checking the latest information.
Tourism facilities in the Hida-Osaka area, including Nigorigo Onsen, are located some distance from the crater and are well outside the restricted area.
They are open for business as usual.
From Saturday, February 1st, impressive icicles have been observed on the Frozen Waterfall Tour, due to the colder than usual weather.
Please invite your friends and come along!
▼Announcement by the Japan Meteorological Agency at 22:00 on January 16, 2025
<Warning around the crater (eruption alert level 2, restrictions around the crater) continues>
Ontake has been raised to eruption alert level 2 (restrictions around the crater) due to an increase in volcanic earthquakes with epicenters near the summit. Be on the lookout for large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within approximately 1 km of the Jigokudani crater.
▼Disaster prevention precautions, etc.
Be on the lookout for large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows that are scattered in a ballistic trajectory due to eruptions within approximately 1 km of the Jigokudani crater. Follow the instructions of local governments and do not enter dangerous areas.
In the event of an eruption, please be aware that not only volcanic ash but also small volcanic rocks may be blown by the wind and fall on the downwind side, so please be careful.
■ Japan Meteorological Agency Press Release
https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/2501/17a/20250117_ontakesan.html
■ Mt. Ontake Activity Status
Warning around the crater (Volcanic Alert Level 2, Restrictions around the crater)
https://www.data.jma.go.jp/vois/data/report/activity_info/312.html
■ Gero City Crisis Management Division Announcement
Regarding the restricted entry areas of Mt. Ontake (raising to Level 2)
https://www.city.gero.lg.jp/soshiki/6/31217.html
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