Six years after the eruption of Mt. Ontake Safety measures to prepare for the eruption Continue to be an issue September 27, 4:51
It has been six years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which left 63 dead and missing.
This summer, after the eruption, we were able to climb two summits in Nagano Prefecture for the first time, and safety measures to prepare for the eruption continue to be an issue.
On September 27, 2014, Mt. Ontake on the prefectural border between Nagano and Gifu erupted, resulting in the "worst volcanic disaster after the war" with 58 dead and 5 missing.
On the 27th, six years after the eruption, a memorial service was held at the foot of Otaki Village in Nagano Prefecture, and at 11:52 am, the same time as the eruption, a silent prayer was offered to mourn the victims.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, participation in the ceremony will be limited to bereaved families and local officials, and no greetings will be given by the bereaved family representatives.
This year, Otaki Village lifted the restrictions on access to the summit for the first time after the eruption, and it has become possible to climb two summits in Nagano Prefecture for the first time in six years.
According to Nagano Prefecture, the number of climbers who submitted a mountain climbing plan on the Nagano side from July to August 22 was more than 3,600, which is less than last year due to the influence of the new virus, but in the future, climbers Is expected to increase.
Shelter was installed on the two summits to lift the regulation, but safety measures such as raising awareness of climbers and calling for prompt evacuation in the event of another eruption continue to be issues. ..