Seismicity controlled by resistivity structure: the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, Kyushu Island, JapanMagnetotelluricsResistivity structure2016 Kumamoto earthquakeFutagawa faultHinagu faultStructural controlAso volcanoKuju volcanoTsurumi volcanoMedian Tectonic LineThe M JMA 7.3 Kumamoto earthquake that occurred at 1:...
While we realize that the road to recovery will be challenging and time-consuming, we hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process. To aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake victims, the Canon Group is making a donation of 10 million yen (approx...
TRAVEL agencies have suspended organized trips to Kyushu or offering a full refund for travelers who want to cancel already booked tours to the southwestern island of Japan following another powerful earthquake at midnight. They also warned tourists to avoid visiting the island recently....
On April 16, 2016, Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu region, Japan, was devastated by a shallowMJMA7.3 earthquake. The series of foreshocks started byMJMA6.5 foreshock 28 h before the mainshock. They have originated in Hinagu fault zone intersecting the mainshock Futagawa fault zone; hence, the...
Kumamoto is famous for two things; its stunning castle and the town mascot, Kumamon. Sadly the castle was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2016 and is still undergoing extensive repairs. Sadly visitors cannot go in, but Kumamoto is certainly a nice place to spend an afternoon. ...
2016 Mw7.0 Kumamoto earthquake Unzen and Aso Volcanisms Fluid penetration Extensional rift zone Multi-parameter tomography 1. Introduction On April 15th, 2016 (UTC16:25:06), an Mw7.0 crustal earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture on northern Kyushu Island, southwestern Japan according to Japan ...
Most earthquakes are too small to be noticed, but if you experience a larger earthquake, stay inside, take shelter under a table if necessary and follow instructions. Kyushu can get heavy rain and typhoons in late summer, and trains and flights may be delayed. Stay inside if a typhoon hits...
the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake damaged some of the buildings, but restoration is underway with the cooperation of citizens. Today, many people visit it as a tourist spot, and it is an important place to learn about history and culture. Kumamoto Castle is a proud cultural heritage of Japan, and...
Kumamoto Castleis still one of Japan’s largest and most complete castles, although it is mostly closed to the public following extensive damage due to an earthquake in 2016. In summer 2020, an elevated walkway was opened for guests to view the inner castle grounds. The interior of the castl...
This study was supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, under its “Earthquake and Volcano Hazards Observation. CRediT authorship contribution statement Sabry Abdallah: Methodology, Data curation, Formal analysis, Writing - original draft, Writing...