BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life

S1 E632020

The Evolution of Volcanic Disaster Prediction Technology

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Japan is one of the most volcanically active nations. Its world-leading research on volcanic disasters has led to new technologies to track underground magma and predict phreatic eruptions.

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