Synopsis

For centuries, Mount Fuji has held a sacred place in the hearts of many in Japan. Yet, this iconic peak is also a source of considerable peril, its history marked by repeated and often devastating eruptions. A simulation released by the Japanese government in March 2021 suggests that a future eruption could deposit up to ten centimeters of volcanic ash over Tokyo, a distance of approximately one hundred kilometers, within a matter of hours. This ash, composed of sharp fragments of volcanic glass