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Japan Uses AI Simulations to Illustrate Mount Fuji Eruption Risks for Tokyo

An AI-generated video warns 37 million Tokyo residents of disruptions from potential volcanic ash fall, urging preparedness despite no current eruption signs from Mount Fuji.

  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government released an AI-generated video to illustrate potential effects of a Mount Fuji eruption, raising awareness about disaster preparedness.
  • The video warns that volcanic ash could reach Tokyo within two hours, with accumulations of 2-10 cm expected, severely disrupting daily life.
  • Residents are advised to stock up on essentials for at least three days due to possible transportation disruptions.
  • While some experts view the video as alarmist, it emphasizes the importance of being prepared for possible volcanic activity from Mount Fuji.
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The Tokyo City Hall has broadcast a video generated by IA to recall the actions to follow in the event of an eruption of Mount Fuji. If the famous Japanese volcano has not erupted since 1707, the archipelago has 111 volcanoes active in its territory. (International).

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News today: record growth for North Korea's economy thanks to Russian military orders. United States withdraws visas to Mahmud Abbas and 80 Palestinian officials to prevent presence at the UN Assembly. China publishes the list of "authorized sources" for news on digital platforms. In Japan simulation video promoted by the government shows effects of a possible volcanic eruption on Mount Fuji.

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The Japan Times broke the news in Japan on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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