"The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's video warns an eruption could strike "at any moment, without warning," depicting volcanic ash shrouding central Tokyo, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) away, within hours, paralyzing transportation, disrupting food and power, and causing long-term respiratory problems. The video ends with the message: "We need to arm ourselves with facts and prepare for disaster in our daily lives." It shows a family's pantry stocked with canned food and a first-aid kit."
"The Tokyo government said in a statement that there are currently no signs of Fuji erupting. "The simulation is designed to equip residents with accurate knowledge and preparedness measures they can take in case of an emergency," it explained.But the videos have caused anxiety and confusion among some residents."Are there actually any signs of eruption?" said Shinichiro Kariya, a 57-year-old hospital employee."
Computer- and AI-generated videos simulate a potential violent eruption of Mount Fuji and were released for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day. The simulations aim to prepare 37 million residents in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area by showing volcanic ash shrouding central Tokyo, about 100 kilometers away, within hours, and by illustrating paralysis of transportation, disruption of food and power supplies, and potential long-term respiratory problems. The video concludes by urging residents to arm themselves with facts and prepare daily, showing a stocked pantry and first-aid kit. Officials state there are currently no signs of an eruption and describe the simulation as an educational preparedness tool, but some residents report anxiety and plan to buy emergency supplies.
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