Initiatives for Volcanic Eruptions
The main characteristics of volcanic disasters are the impacts of volcanic mudflows and ash fall, and in particular even a small amount of volcanic ash fall can potentially impact train operations. JR East uses volcanic hazard maps issued by local governments to identify those railway lines and sections that will likely be affected, and, if there is a risk of a volcanic eruption, we set up a countermeasures headquarters to determine whether train operations can continue and whether evacuation is necessary.