In “Volcano’s
eruption in Japan leaves 40 injured, 7 missing”, Mortisugu discuses the
volcanic eruption on Mount Ontake in central Japan on Saturday (3). The volcano
surprisingly erupted before noon leaving gas and ash high in the sky and
covering the land with ashes (Mortisugu 3). According to Mortisugu, there were
at least 40 injured people in areas rescue workers have been unable to reach
and 7 people were reported missing (3). The injured people were unable to go
down the 10,062-foot mountain without help so they stayed on the mountain in
lodges (Mortisugu 3). Unfortunately, small volcanic eruptions continued to
happen into the night (Mortisugu 3). “About 250 people were initially trapped
on the slopes, but most had made their way down by Saturday night, Japanese
public broadcaster NHK reported”(Mortisugu 3).
I learned
that Mount Ontake is the second highest volcano in Japan. The volcano, located some 200km (125 miles)
west of Tokyo, stands at 3,067 meters (10,062 feet) high. I feel awful for the people of Japan. This is a terrible event that will change so
many people’s lives. I would hate for
me or one of my family members to be trapped and/or injured as a result f a
volcano. Also, the 7 missing people’s
families must be devastated because they don’t know if their loved ones are
dead or alive. In addition, it must be difficult for them to know that they are
not able to help them or give them the supplies they need.
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Mortisugu, Ken. “Volcano’s
eruption in Japan leaves 40 injured, 7 missing”. Atlanta Journal
Constitution: Cox media group 28 Sept 2014:
A3. Print.
