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2016-05-18 11:27 JST 2016 http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201605170045.html Most Kumamoto mayors predict long road to quake recovery：The Asahi ShimbunMost of the mayors of cities, towns and villages in Kumamoto Prefecture that were severely damaged b https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201605170045.html?utm_i … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 11 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 9 ← 2016-05-18 07:02 JST 2016-05-18 12:32 JST → Around this time … 2016-05-18 22:22 JSTDiscussion with colleagues brought to mind the existence of the Tatsuda fault, which I'd thought to bring to your attention in the off chance that you're getting too much rest.Tatsudayama, as anyone who as ever hiked it knows, is a large mound of clay; gravel must be poured on its paths lest hikers slip all the way back down. (Friendly advice: don't stray off the gravel, particularly on wet days!) The cause of its composition is that it was once riverbed that was thrust to its current height by its eponymous fault, which runs east of Mt. Kimpo and west (to the far side) of Tatsudayama. A look at the shape of the mountain shows the west side to be a straight line accompanied by a depression with river and springs.I'd then Googled it, and the best site I could find was that from a real estate company, of course. First, for nostalgic and/or entertainment sake, note that the site had put the probability of a M7.2 - 7.6 on the Futagawa/Hinagu fault over the next 30 years at 0-6%. Ha ha! - well, seismic analyses is hard, but they were accurate on the intensity map. Okay, "been there, done that" - let's move on.The second map on the page shows an estimated shindo range in the event of a possible M6.5 on the Tatsuda fault, of which the chances are unknown (but, given the above prediction, would be as unreliable even if predicted).Anyway, no need for worry! Geologic time and human time work on vastly different clocks, and the Tatsuda fault may rupture now or never (meaning after we're all gone). The geology is quite interesting, though. - Williamhttp://ameblo.jp/goddess-si/entry-12155262208.html『断層帯周囲は避ける；土地探しの鉄則に！ ハザードマップは必ず確認しましょう。』 2016-05-18 15:03 JSTKumanichi and other sources report that the Emperor and Empress will visit Kumamoto tomorrow, May 19, to view damage and encourage reconstruction. Details are sparse, but apparently they will depart Haneda in the afternoon and return from Kumamoto in the evening, so it will certainly be a whirlwind tour (they are in their 80s, after all). Another site stated that the ASDF will provide a helicopter so that they can see from above damage to the Aso area. Kumamoto residents will likely notice a large increase in security and air traffic during this time.UPDATE: Our hero-on-the-ground-in-Aso Rene reports that the royal couple are scheduled to chopper into Minami Aso Mura around 14:00. Ongoing security measures had apparently been annoying his dog, Mana, but she has reportedly grown accustomed to them. More information on Mana's disposition will be posted as it becomes available. - Williamhttp://kumanichi.com/news/local/main/20160517014.xhtml 2016-05-18 12:32 JSTConstruction of Kumamoto quake victim housing begins 2016-05-18 21:48 JSTThis is a detailed editorial on prospects for the reconstruction of Kumamoto Castle. Language learners may be interested in the link at the end of the editorial to the original Japanese text.In regard to content, one key point is that the "restoration work is expected to take more than 20 years to complete."-- Kirkhttp://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002951919Kumamoto Castle restoration should be promoted as reconstruction symbol 2016-05-18 13:50 JSTAnother change in the Aso landscape . . . The article also contains a video that I recommend viewing.-- Kirkhttp://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201605170067.htmlQuake crumbles nose of Buddha silhouette in Kumamoto：The Asahi Shimbun 2016-05-18 11:27 JSTMost Kumamoto mayors predict long road to quake recovery：The … (this post) 2016-05-18 07:02 JST" . . . he warns of the possibility of further quakes with an intensity of up to 6 minus and urges people to remain alert at least for another 2 months."http://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/116282.phpTremors continue 1 month after Kumamoto quake 2016-05-17 23:22 JSTIn addition to discussing the needs of children who have been traumatized by the quakes, this article also discusses the needs of persons with autism and other psychological problems.http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/17/national/around-2100-students-kumamoto-need-post-quake-counseling/Around 2,100 students in Kumamoto need post-quake counseling | The Japan Times 2016-05-17 21:43 JSTDespite the title, this article doesn't actually discuss the challenges that Kumamoto faces now. However, as a summary of the impact that the quakes have had thus far, I think it's very useful.-- Kirkhttp://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/14/national/kumamoto-faces-host-challenges-month-first-quake/Kumamoto faces a host of challenges a month after first quake | The Japan Times 2016-05-17 17:45 JSTHats off to the folks managing the Kumamoto JET website. One month since the earthquakes struck, their site continues to be a valuable source of up-to-date information about how to donate, volunteer and the current state of the Kumamoto's recovery. On a personal note, I knew that the Youme Mart in my neighborhood (Obiyama) was still closed but I was not aware that they were planning to reopen in late May until I read the May 16 update:http://kumamotojet.com/shin/index.php/2016/05/16/may-16-updates/May 16 Updates Kumamoto JET 2016-05-17 14:46 JSTI'm pretty sure I've seen and heard big choppers like this one flying over Kumamoto. According to the article, however, more should have been available.-- Kirkhttp://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/116299.php80% of SDF big choppers couldn't fly for Kumamoto
