2014 Mount Ontake eruption

Fatal volcanic eruption in Honshu, Japan 2014 Mount Ontake eruption Mount Ontake from Kurakake Pass.JPG Mount Ontake seen from Kurakake Pass on October 11, 2014. 2014 09 27https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=283040&vtab=Eruptions Ontakesan Global Volcanism Program 2019-01-13 2014 10 14 Mount Ontake Phreatic eruption Border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures, island of Honshū, Japan 35 53 36 N 137 28 45 E scale:20000_region:JP-20 inline,title 3 Worldview 20140928 Mount Ontake Japan.jpg An overview of Mt Ontake eruption 63 dead (inclusive of five un-recovered bodies)https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/focus/en/press/p_20150824.html Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo Helium anomaly preceded Mount Ontake eruption August 24, 2015 September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190926083814/https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/focus/en/press/p_20150824.html live The Mount Ontake 御嶽山 Ontake-san volcano erupted on September 27, 2014, killing 63 people. Mount Ontake is located on the Japanese island of Honshu around 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Nagoya and around 200 km (120 mi) west of Tokyo. It was the first fatal volcanic eruption in Japan since the 1991 eruption of Mount Unzen,https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-volcano-30-hikers-feared-dead-after-sudden-eruption-9760213.html Japan volcano: 31 hikers feared dead after sudden eruption of Mount Ontake The Independent 2017-09-19 2017-09-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20170903170728/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-volcano-30-hikers-feared-dead-after-sudden-eruption-9760213.html livehttp://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2014/09/27/deadly-japanese-volcano-erupts.html 31 Feared Dead in Japan Volcano Eruption The Daily Beast 2014-09-28 2014-09-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20140927183155/http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2014/09/27/deadly-japanese-volcano-erupts.html livehttp://www.ibtimes.co.uk/death-toll-volcanic-eruption-japans-mount-ontake-passes-30-1467531 Rescuers find 30 dead of 'cardiac arrest' near summit of volcano IB Times 2014-09-28 2014-10-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102013/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/death-toll-volcanic-eruption-japans-mount-ontake-passes-30-1467531 live and the deadliest volcanic eruption in Japan since Torishima killed an estimated 150 people in 1902. Eruption 200px|thumb|Volcanic earthquake The volcanic eruption happened at 11:52 Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).ja:噴火時刻、1分早める 気象庁が修正 sankei news September 28, 2014 ja http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/news/140928/dst14092811040013-n1.htm September 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929122555/http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/news/140928/dst14092811040013-n1.htm 2014-09-29 dead 御嶽山が噴火 火口から４キロ程度は警戒を http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20140927/t10014923031000.html September 27, 2014 NHK September 27, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140927203928/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20140927/t10014923031000.html September 27, 2014 There were no significant earthquakes that might have warned authorities in the lead up to the phreatic eruption—caused by ground water flashing to steam in a hydrothermal explosion.Experts warn of further eruptions http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140928_21.html September 28, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141002132114/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140928_21.html October 2, 2014 The mountain is a popular tourist attraction for hikers, being considered good for beginner climbers and relatively safe, and the weather was also good, so there were several hundred people on its slopes at the time.http://news1.kr/articles/?1879075 日 온타케산, 초보자도 등반하기 좋은 일본 명산 뉴스1 코리아 September 28, 2014 September 29, 2014 September 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929082953/http://news1.kr/articles/?1879075 livehttp://itar-tass.com/proisshestviya/1473350 ru:Информация о выживших на вершине японского вулкана Онтакэ не подтвердилась ITAR TASS ru 2014-09-29 2014-09-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929110335/http://itar-tass.com/proisshestviya/1473350 live Search and rescue The police said that they were searching for people remaining on the mountain. By 17:00 the police reported that three people were missing and were believed to be under ash. Another person was rescued from under the volcanic ash, but remained unconscious. Six people were injured, one by flying rocks.3 buried under volcanic ash http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2014/09/27/349641/3-buried-under-volcanic-ash.html NHK September 27, 2014 September 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929092846/http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2014/09/27/349641/3-buried-under-volcanic-ash.html live By 19:30, the number of people believed to remain buried in ash rose to six. Nine people had been reported to be injured, five of whom had fractured bones.御嶽山噴火、７人が灰に埋まる 山に残留４４人 警察庁 http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG9W6KH2G9WUHMC007.html The Asahi Shimbun September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140927124810/http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG9W6KH2G9WUHMC007.html live Later, at least 40 people were reported to be injured, and another 32 were believed to be missing. The JSDF began carrying out helicopter searches for missing people.http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2014/09/27/japanese-troops-head-for-volcano-after-eruption-to-search-for-missing-climbers Japanese troops head for volcano after eruption to search for missing climbers Chatham Daily News Ontario September 27, 2014 September 29, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006100140/http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2014/09/27/japanese-troops-head-for-volcano-after-eruption-to-search-for-missing-climbers live One woman was reported to have died from the eruption.http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/japan-volcano-mount-ontake-erupts-injuring-at-least-40-1.2779829 Japan volcano Mount Ontake erupts, injuring at least 40 CBC News September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 Associated Press July 19, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200719212818/https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/japan-volcano-mount-ontake-erupts-injuring-at-least-40-1.2779829 live https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-volcano-idUSKCN0HM04V20140927 Japanese volcano kills one, over 30 seriously injured Reuters September 27, 2014 September 27, 2014 December 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226164847/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-volcano-idUSKCN0HM04V20140927 live On September 28, the police reported that over 30 people had been found in "cardiac arrest" near the summit.Rescuers find more than 30 hikers in 'cardiac arrest' on Japan's Mt Ontake after sudden volcanic eruption http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-28/more-than-30-hikers-found-in-cardiac-arrest-on-volcano/5774752 September 28, 2014 ABC News Australia September 28, 2014 September 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140928185621/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-28/more-than-30-hikers-found-in-cardiac-arrest-on-volcano/5774752 live Japanese emergency services often refer to people who show no vital signs, and are apparently dead, as being in cardiac arrest, as legally, only an authorised physician can pronounce a person dead. By September 29, a total of 36 bodies had been found, and 12 people had been pronounced dead; the search was suspended due to dangerous conditions, including hydrogen sulfide gas spewing from the mountain.Five more bodies found on Japan's Mount Ontake after eruption http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/29/world/asia/japan-volcano-ontake/index.html September 29, 2014 September 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140930020426/http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/29/world/asia/japan-volcano-ontake/index.html live On September 30, fears of escalating volcanic activity on Mount Ontake continued to hinder rescue efforts.http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20140930p2a00m0na011000c.html Fears of escalating volcanic activity on Mt. Ontake hinder rescue efforts Mainichi Japan September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120126/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20140930p2a00m0na011000c.html October 6, 2014 On October 1, 2014, eleven new bodies were discovered by rescuers on the slopes of Mount Ontake after searching in previously unexplored areas of the ash-covered peak, bringing the total body count from 36 to 47; a revision after an erroneous initial count of 48.UPDATE: Death toll from Mt. Ontakesan eruption hits 47, worst in postwar period http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201410010083 October 1, 2014 The Asahi Shimbun dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141001225053/http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201410010083 October 1, 2014 ja:御嶽山噴火、死者４７人に 発生５日、新たに１１人発見 http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASGB153SRGB1UTIL03F.html ja Mount Ontake, 11 newly discovered bodies, totaling 47 deaths October 1, 2014 The Asahi Shimbun October 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001101027/http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASGB153SRGB1UTIL03F.html live On October 4, 2014, four new bodies were discovered by rescuers on the slopes of Mount Ontake after searching in previously unexplored areas away from trekking roads.ja:御嶽山の噴火、死者５０人に 台風接近で捜索難航の恐れ http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASGB45GB3GB4UTIL01Y.html October 4, 2014 The Asahi Shimbun October 4, 2014 ja October 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141004193112/http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASGB45GB3GB4UTIL01Y.html live Those four were confirmed to have died.ja:御嶽山の噴火 死者５１人に ja http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20141005/k10015125981000.html October 5, 2014 NHK NEWS WEB https://web.archive.org/web/20141005000324/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20141005/k10015125981000.html 2014-10-05 dead Typhoon Phanfone prevented searching activities on October 5 and 6.御嶽山捜索、２日連続で中止…台風１８号影響 http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20141006-OYT1T50090.html 8 October 2014 Yomiuri Shimbun 6 October 2014 9 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009075336/http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20141006-OYT1T50090.html live On October 7, three more bodies were discovered, bringing the total of confirmed deaths to 54.3 more bodies found on Mt. Ontake as search resumes, toll at 54 http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20141007p2g00m0dm063000c.html October 5, 2014 Mainichi Shimbun dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141011110356/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20141007p2g00m0dm063000c.html October 11, 2014 As of October 11, the death toll was at 56.Death Toll from Mount Ontake Eruption Rises to 56 http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2014101100240 October 11, 2014 Jiji Press October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141017152052/http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2014101100240 live The victims of the Mount Ontake eruption were mourned on October 27, as authorities and residents marked a month since the volcano killed 58 people and left 5 others missing.Ontake victims mourned a month after eruption as tourism industry scrambles to recover The Japan Times 2014-10-27 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/27/national/ontake-victims-mourned-month-eruption-tourism-industry-scrambles-recover/ 2020-09-05 2020-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907105402/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/27/national/ontake-victims-mourned-month-eruption-tourism-industry-scrambles-recover/ live Trial On January 25, 2017, bereaved families of five victims filed a lawsuit against the country and Nagano prefecture, seeking damages of 150 million yen. They argued that the warning level should have been raised prior to the eruption.ja:御嶽山噴火災害で遺族が国と長野県を提訴 「国は警戒レベル上げず」「県は地震計の故障を放置」 Sankei News 2017-01-17 https://www.sankei.com/affairs/news/170117/afr1701170021-n1.html ja 2020-09-05 2020-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907105225/https://www.sankei.com/affairs/news/170117/afr1701170021-n1.html live Bereaved families of Mt. Ontake volcano eruption victims to sue state, Nagano Pref. The Mainichi 2017-01-18 https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20170117/p2a/00m/0na/016000c 2020-09-05 2020-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907103955/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20170117/p2a/00m/0na/016000c live The government said that the Japan Meteorological Agency had not raised the warning level even though earthquake levels were slightly elevated, because the warning level was based on additional data and historical activity.ja:国・県「警戒レベル」反論 御嶽山噴火訴訟 準備書面を提出 長野 Sankei News 2014-01-30 https://www.sankei.com/region/news/170520/rgn1705200061-n1.html ja 2020-09-05 2020-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907105350/https://www.sankei.com/region/news/170520/rgn1705200061-n1.html live See also List of volcanic eruptions by death toll Mount Unzen, a Decade volcano with a history of violent eruptions Torishima, last volcano to kill more than 100 people in Japan Typhoon Phanfone (2014), a typhoon that affected the area and country a week after it erupted. 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