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Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ)
Japan Meteorological Society (JMA)
The Geological Survey of Japan (地質調査総合センター, Chishitsu chōsa sōkō sentā) abbreviated GSJ is a research institute and department of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), an Independent Administrative Institution under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The Survey was initially formed i
The Geological Survey of Japan (地質調査総合センター, Chishitsu chōsa sōkō sentā) abbreviated GSJ is a research institute and department of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), an Independent Administrative Institution under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The Survey was initially formed in 1882 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce.
The Geological Survey of Japan conducts surveys of and publishes research into the geology of Japan, produces geological maps of Japan, and operates the Geological Museum.
Japan Meteorological Society (JMA)
Japan Meteorological Society (JMA)
The Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁, Kishō-chō), abbreviated JMA, is an agency of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It is charged with gathering and providing results for the public in Japan that are obtained from data based on daily scientific observation and research into natural phenomena in the fields of me
The Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁, Kishō-chō), abbreviated JMA, is an agency of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It is charged with gathering and providing results for the public in Japan that are obtained from data based on daily scientific observation and research into natural phenomena in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, seismology and volcanology, among other related scientific fields. Its headquarters is located in Minato, Tokyo.
JMA is responsible for gathering and reporting weather data and forecasts for the general public, as well as providing aviation and marine weather.
JMA other responsibilities include issuing warnings for volcanic eruptions, and the nationwide issuance of earthquake warnings of the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. JMA is also designated one of the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It is responsible for forecasting, naming, and distributing warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northwestern Pacific region, including the Celebes Sea, the Sulu Sea, the South China Sea, the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea, the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
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This site uses embedded iframes to access useful content from both the Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ) and the Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA). See additional Sources page for more information or direct links to both agencies.
All Photography & Video not directly already cited or living on other referenced sites is original content taken by Kris Kazan from Volcanic Japan during their travels throughout Japan.
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