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AI simulates Mount Fuji eruption disaster

August 28, 2025

Programmers in Japan have used artificial intelligence to simulate an eruption so fierce it could bring the megacity of Tokyo to a standstill. Mount Fuji, a dormant volcano, is a majestic symbol of Japan, lying on a clear day within sight of Tokyo. The last eruption was in 1707, and no one knows when the next might be.

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Japan is using AI to simulate a catastrophic eruption of Mount Fuji, showing Tokyo blanketed in volcanic ash. These realistic drills aim to boost disaster preparedness in a country prone to natural disasters. Experts say the simulations, based on historical data, help residents understand the potential impact without causing panic.