This is the former Yatsugatake Geomagnetic Observatory, which
had been a standard magnetic observatory in the central part of Japan since
1970. The observatory changed its name to the Geo-Electromagnetic Observatory
in 1994, recognizing the great importance of electric measurements, as
well as magnetic ones, in earthquake prediction research. Accurate observations
of electric and magnetic fields are taken continuously at the eastern foot
of Mt. Yatsugatake in Nagano Prefecture. The observatory acts as a reference
station for various kinds of electromagnetic research in Japan. Meanwhile,
magnetic and electric field variations are continuously monitored at a
number of satellite stations in the Tokai and Izu regions to study crustal
activities.
Fig.1. Satellite electric and magnetic stations (SHN, Fujimiya-Shinosaka;
TAW, Tawaramine; HRN, Haruno; SAG, Sagara) and a resistivity station (OKN,
Okuno) in Tokai and Izu regions.