Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak, used to erupt about every 30 years, but it has been dormant since the 18th century.

Mount Fuji hasn’t erupted since 1707. But for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, Japanese officials have released computer- and AI-generated videos showing a simulation of a potential violent eruption of the active volcano.

The videos, released this week, are meant to prepare the 37 million residents in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area for potential disasters.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s video warns an eruption could strike “at any moment, without warning,” depicting volcanic ash shrouding central Tokyo, about 100 kilometres away, within hours, paralyzing transportation, disrupting food and power, and causing long-term respiratory problems.

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