Kirishima eruption in 1959

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf volcanic eruption
gptkbp:activities minor eruptions
gptkbp:atmosphere sulfur dioxide
gptkbp:casualties minimal
gptkbp:collaborations international volcanology community
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local folklore
gptkbp:date 1959
gptkbp:distribution widespread_in_Kyushu
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:emergencyServices local residents
government mobilization
gptkbp:environmental_impact vegetation damage
gptkbp:feedback preparedness measures
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gptkb:Kirishima_volcanic_group
increased in the 20th century
Kirishima
increased prior to eruption
andesitic composition
conducted post-eruption.
post-eruption analysis
VEI_4
part_of_Kirishima's_active_period
gptkbp:hasHeight affected agriculture
up to 10 cm in some areas
dispersed_over_the_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:height up to 3,000 meters
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:post-war_Japan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kirishima eruption in 1959
gptkbp:impact land use changes
lahars
ash fall
transportation disruptions
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Japan_Meteorological_Agency
seismic networks
ongoing after the event
gptkbp:local_economy affected by ash fall
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kirishima,_Japan
gptkbp:notableWork understanding eruption patterns
gptkbp:public_perception increased about volcanic hazards
gptkbp:relatedEvent Kirishima_eruptions
gptkbp:research volcanology research
gptkbp:safety_features lahar_risk
gptkbp:sideEffect landslides
gptkbp:significance increased volcanic activity
gptkbp:tourism temporary decline
gptkbp:type explosive eruption
gptkbp:zone established for safety