The Sudden Awakening of Mount Tokachi: A Cautionary Tale from Japan's Northern Wilds The Japanese archipelago has long been plagued by frequent seismic activity, which has led to a pattern of gradual volcanic awakening.
However, this time around, the situation appears more pronounced, with the volcanic alert level for Hokkaido's Mount Tokachi raised to 3 on September 12.
The warning from regional weather authorities sent shockwaves through local communities, forcing some residents to face the prospect of evacuation.