Oshima,+Japan

__// **Oshima Volcano** //__

Type of Volcano: **Stratovolcano** Geographic Location: **34.73N, 139.38E, Located in Sagami Bay which is east of the Izu Peninsula** Type of plate boundary: **Converging** Name, distance, and population of nearest major city (cities): **Approx. 100 km away from Tokyo, Japan. Population is about 35 milli**on. Date of most recent eruption: **1990** Date of most DESTRUCTIVE eruption: **1741** Predict when next eruption may occur: **Scientists predict that a Mid Europe Gigantic will occur on June 6, 2023. This will set off the volcano.** Other event associated with the last eruption (earthquakes, floods,lahars etc): **Lahars** Major hazards to humans in the vicinity of this volcano: **Pyroclastic flows, tephra, and lahars**

What is a mid Europe gigantic and how could this impact Japan???

**Summary**: You are the head of the USGS. WHat recommendations would you make to minimize the risk to the population?
 * To minimize the risk of the population, the recommendations I'd take is to monitor the next eruptions so there would be a Volcano Hazard Warning telling the populous cities to evacuate. Even though the most of the bigger cities are quite far from this volcano, there is still a Port called Motomachi and an airport. These areas would be in great danger because of the tephra and pyrolastic flows. People should also make sure that they are prepared for earthquakes that may occur before and have safety kits containing foods, blankets, and water. These kits could be brought along when they evacuate. **



**Due Date for your wiki: April 26**

**Reflection:** Read the other wikipages. Select three volcanoes and tell me __why__ you chose them. What are the similarities (3) and difference(s) (at least 1) between your volcano and the three you chose? **Due date for reflection: May 1**

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