Table 4 Examples of damage due to lapilli fall after recent eruptions in Japan (since 1970)
From: Improvements of volcanic ash fall forecasts issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Volcano | Eruption date (yyyy/mm/dd) | Size of lapilli | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
Sakurajima | 1983/8/14 | 6–7 cm | Windshield of car, glass pane in front door of house |
Sakurajima | 1978/7/31 | 5–6 cm | Injuries to people, car window, house window |
Sakurajima | 1986/6/24 | 5–6 cm | Windshield of car, slate roof |
Sakurajima | 1979/1/5 | 4–6 cm | Windshield of car |
Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) | 2011/1/27 | 4–6 cm | Window of car |
Sakurajima | 1983/5/26 | 4 cm | Windshield of car, slate roof |
Sakurajima | 2000/10/7 | 3 cm | Window of car, greenhouse |
Asamayama | 1973/2/20 | 3 cm | Window of car |
Sakurajima | 1986/8/16 | 2–3 cm | Windshield of car |
Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) | 2011/4/18 | 2 cm | Solar panel and fittings |
Sakurajima | 1983/8/14 | 1–3 cm | Window of car |
Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) | 2011/2/14 | 1.5–2 cm | Slate roof |