My Favorite Pictures

• 2000 Eruption of Miyakejima Volcano
  • Observation on September 1 from a helicopter
    In the early morning of Sept. 1, 2000, we conducted the observation and SO2 measurement of erupting ash cloud and also the observation of the ash distribution on land from a helicopter of Japan Self-defense Force. From the COSPEC measurement, emission of SO2 was estimated to be about 3000 ton/day.
    
• 2000 Eruption of Usu Volcano
  • Establishment of EDM stations
    One week after the initiation of volcanic eruptions, we established two stations for continuous EDM measurements to make real time monitoring of ongoing ground deformation at the southwestern flank of Usu volcano.
  • Ground deformations at the southwestern flank
    At the Abuta area of the southwestern slope of Usu volcano, significant ground deformations were proceeding after the initiation of eruption on March 31.
  • Ash clouds of Usu volcano
    Photographs of emerging ash clouds are taken from some places in the early April.
  • Eruption of Usu from the air
    I had three opt unities to get on board helicopters of Japan Self-defense Force to observe the eruptions of Usu volcano. Photos are taken on April 7 and 14.

• JAMSTEC KR99-12 cruise in South Pacific, Dec.1999−Jan.2000
  I had an opportunity to join the JAMSTEC KR99-12 cruise using R/V KAIREI. We departed Tahiti on Jan. 3 and conducted researches of submarine volcanoes along the Cook-Gilbert Island chain and arrived at Majuro atoll of Marshall Islands.
  
  • Photos during the KAIREI cruise
    Photos are of drede and piston coring operation, and of sunset scenes near the equator.
  • Sceneraies of Majuro atoll.
    We stayed one night at Majuro atoll of Marshall Islands. Photos were taken from the hotel room, at the airport and from the airplane.

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