On the 35th anniversary of the Unzen-Fugen landslide that killed 43 people, the city of Shimabara mourned its victims. At 4:08 PM, the time of the disaster, sirens sounded and survivors offered silent prayers at the site of the former agricultural training center where 12 firefighters died.
35 years after the devastating pyroclastic flow from Unzen-Fugendake volcano in Nagasaki killed 43 people, memorial services are being held in Shimabara city, with bereaved families honoring the victims.
Nagasaki's Unzen-Fugen volcano marks 35 years since a deadly pyroclastic flow killed 43. A memorial service was held, with the mayor emphasizing the importance of passing down disaster memories to future generations and living in harmony with nature.
35 years after the Unzen-Fugendake pyroclastic flow disaster in Nagasaki Prefecture, which claimed 43 lives, memorial services were held in Shimabara City. Mayor Ryusaburo Furukawa emphasized the importance of passing down knowledge of nature's power to children and reflecting on personal safety.
35 years after the Unzen-Fugendake eruption caused 43 deaths and disappearances, survivors are rebuilding. A cattle farmer who lost his farm in 1991 has restarted as a peach farmer. His grandchildren will light candles depicting memories of the disaster at a memorial event.
