Volcano Headquarters Inaugurated: New Entity Should Serve as Command Center for Strengthening Observations

Volcano Headquarters Inaugurated: New Entity Should Serve as Command Center for Strengthening Observations

Although Japan has more volcanoes than most countries in the world, its system for observing and researching volcanoes is less developed than that for earthquakes. To improve readiness for volcano disasters, the government should strengthen cooperation with universities and local governments involved in volcano research and surveys.