Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts

Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt.

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Japanese authorities have issued safety instructions on how locals and visitors should behave in the event of a possible eruption of Mount Fuji. More...