It has been seven years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which left 63 dead and missing, in 27 days.
As climbers are gradually returning, the issue is whether to inherit the memories of the eruption disaster and steadily implement safety measures in preparation for the eruption.
On September 27, 2014, Mt. Ontake on the prefectural border between Nagano and Gifu erupted, killing 58 people and leaving 5 missing, making it the "worst volcanic disaster after the war."
The memorial service held at the foot of the mountain on September 27th is held only for local government officials due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but the bereaved family also visited the memorial monument in Otaki Village. I am supposed to offer flowers.
At Mt. Ontake, shelters have been installed on two mountain peaks in Nagano prefecture, and climbers are gradually returning.
Under these circumstances, the government, experts, and the locally active "Mt. Ontake Volcano Meister" have put in place safety measures such as disseminating information on volcanic activity, which was an issue at the time, to climbers, but prepared for the eruption. , It is required to steadily implement these measures.
In addition, next year, the "Mt. Ontake Visitor Center", which displays items damaged by the eruption, is scheduled to open at the foot of the mountain. It has become.