Department of Volcanology Research
First Laboratory

Summary Account

 In order to improve techniques for monitoring and evaluating volcanic activities, we conduct researches based mainly on geophysical method.
 In our research, we are developing evaluation methods based on statistical analysis of multi-parameter data accumulated over a long period of time at volcanoes nationwide. We are also developing monitoring systems for crustal deformation and seismic activities around volcanic area.
 The laboratory has branch offices installed in the Volcanic Observation and Warning Center at each (regional) headquarters in Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo (Headquarters) and Fukuoka besides the main research institute in Tsukuba. Researchers in the branch offices conduct not only research on their assigned tasks but also focus on regional volcanic activities and contribute to improving the technical skills of the staffs at each center.


Member

Job titleName
HeadONIZAWA Shin'ya
Senior ResearcherKAWAGUCHI Ryohei
Senior ResearcherTAKAGI Akimichi
ResearcherNARITA Saeri
Senior Researcher (Sapporo Office)OKUYAMA Satoshi
Senior Researcher (Sendai Office)OKADA Jun
Senior Researcher (Tokyo Office)MORI Takehiko
Researcher (Fukuoka Office)IRIYAMA Yu

Ordinary research