Mt. Ontake eruption

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Mt. Ontake eruption

Post by CIMA » Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:17 am

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Mt. Ontake (10,049 ft), a popular back-country ski area in the central area in Japan, erupted on Sept 27 and caused 47 deaths as of Oct 3, 19 still missing.
The picture above was taken by one of the victims.

http://youtu.be/kD6T4Ji9leM

Bruise incurred by falling rocks are considered the most common cause of death.

http://youtu.be/DyQbl-0gKIo

Rescue effort by the Self-Defence Force and local fire department has been going on.

http://youtu.be/mhfI7tMiucY
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Re: Mt. Ontake eruption

Post by Raventele » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:11 am

Wow !
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Re: Mt. Ontake eruption

Post by CIMA » Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:49 am

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Still in eruption...
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