{"id":9,"date":"2016-01-22T17:24:59","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T08:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/macomac.local\/eri_rebuild2\/en\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-01-26T19:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:24:14","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/en\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About ERI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

ERI employs about 80 top-notch academics (professors, associate professors and research associates) drawn from diverse fields, ranging from seismology to volcanology, geophysics, geochemistry, geology, geodesy, applied mathematics, information science, civil engineering and seismic engineering. Together with a support staff of 50, 30 visiting researchers and 70 graduate students, we work on advanced researches, technique development, field observations, experiments, theoretical studies, analyses and computer simulations. We promote comprehensive research and education in order to achieve two goals. 1) Scientifically unraveling the various phenomena within the earth and seismic \/ volcanic activities on our planet, 2) Mitigation of disasters from such phenomena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVERVIEW OF ERI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ERI is composed of 4 divisions, 8 centers, and other supporting offices and sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 DIVISIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Division of Theoretical Geoscience<\/a><\/h5>\n
This division engages in theoretical modeling researches based on basic principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry and geology to understand phenomena related to seismic and volcanic activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This division engages in theoretical modeling researches based on basic principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry and geology to understand phenomena related to seismic and volcanic activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division of Theoretical Geoscience<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Division of Monitoring Geoscience<\/a><\/h5>\n
This division engages in research through measurements and analyses of various physical quantities to understand seismic, volcanic and other activities of the Earth’s interior.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This division engages in research through measurements and analyses of various physical quantities to understand seismic, volcanic and other activities of the Earth’s interior.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division of Monitoring Geoscience<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Division of Earth and Planetary Materials Science<\/a><\/h5>\n
This division engages in research based on information about chemical and physical properties of materials to understand the processes that take place in the Earth and planetary interiors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This division engages in research based on information about chemical and physical properties of materials to understand the processes that take place in the Earth and planetary interiors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division of Earth and Planetary Materials Science<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Division of Disaster Mitigation Science<\/a><\/h5>\n
This division engages in the investigation and prediction of strong ground motions and tsunamis caused by earthquakes. It also carries out basic studies aimed at mitigating disasters from such phenomena.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This division engages in the investigation and prediction of strong ground motions and tsunamis caused by earthquakes. It also carries out basic studies aimed at mitigating disasters from such phenomena.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division of Disaster Mitigation Science<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research Centers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Research Center for Earthquake Forecast<\/a><\/h5>\n
This center carries out research projects for comprehensive understandings of earthquake phenomena and improvement of forecasting future earthquakes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This center carries out research projects for comprehensive understandings of earthquake phenomena and improvement of forecasting future earthquakes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Research Center for Earthquake Forecast<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Volcano Research Center<\/a><\/h5>\n
This center carries out studies on various phenomena to elucidate its elementary processes and fundamental principles, aimed to form the basis for volcanic eruption predictions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This center carries out studies on various phenomena to elucidate its elementary processes and fundamental principles, aimed to form the basis for volcanic eruption predictions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Volcano Research Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ocean Hemisphere Research Center<\/a><\/h5>\n
This center studies the ocean hemisphere, which is an observational blind zone, by deploying unique instruments developed in-home. The goal of such observational studies is to elucidate the movements of the mantle and the core, which are the origins of various geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and its driving forces.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This center studies the ocean hemisphere, which is an observational blind zone, by deploying unique instruments developed in-home. The goal of such observational studies is to elucidate the movements of the mantle and the core, which are the origins of various geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and its driving forces.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ocean Hemisphere Research Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Center for High Energy Geophysics Research<\/a><\/h5>\n
This center dedicates efforts to cosmic ray imaging of volcanoes, faults and global earth with high-energy particles such as muons and neutrinos.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This center dedicates efforts to cosmic ray imaging of volcanoes, faults and global earth with high-energy particles such as muons and neutrinos.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Center for High Energy Geophysics Research<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research Center for Computational Earth Science (ceseri)<\/a><\/h5>\n
By development of new computational science methods and application to earth science, we conduct earthquake, tsunami, and disaster research using supercomputer systems.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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By development of new computational science methods and application to earth science, we conduct earthquake, tsunami, and disaster research using supercomputer systems.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Research Center for Computational Earth Science (ceseri)

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Collaboration Center for Earthquake and Volcano Research<\/a><\/h5>\n
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This center is responsible for coordination and planning of national and international research projects on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This center is responsible for coordination and planning of national and international research projects on predictions of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Coordination Center for Prediction Research of Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research Center for Geophysical Observation and Instrumentation<\/a><\/h5>\n
This research center is responsible for maintenance, management utilization and support for observational, technical and analytical facilities and analytical instruments belonging to ERI. This center also engages in intensive researches based on geophysical observations on land and sea, developing new observational techniques and instrumentation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Center<\/a>

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This research center is responsible for maintenance, management utilization and support for observational, technical and analytical facilities and analytical instruments belonging to ERI. This center also engages in intensive researches based on geophysical observations on land and sea, developing new observational techniques and instrumentation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Center for Geophysical Observation and Instrumentation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research Center for Monitoring Japan Arc<\/a><\/h5>\n
This center conduct research to understand global change and earthquake and volcanic activity based on various data and information obtained from a wide range of spatio-temporal surveys and monitoring over the Japan arc.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This center conduct research to understand global change and earthquake and volcanic activity based on various data and information obtained from a wide range of spatio-temporal surveys and monitoring over the Japan arc.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Earthquake and Volcano Information Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Library<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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User’s guide Finding materials Collections<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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User’s guide Finding materials Collections<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Library<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Division<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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“Laboratory for Technical Support” and “Technical Supporting Section for Observational Research”<\/a><\/h5>\n
This division provides technical support for observational and experimental research conducted by ERI.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This division provides technical support for observational and experimental research conducted by ERI.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Laboratory for Technical Support Technical Supporting Section for Observational Research<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research and Education Support Offices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Education and Career Development Office<\/h5>\n
This office works to promote career development for junior researchers and education of graduate students.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This office works to promote career development for junior researchers and education of graduate students.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Education and Career Development Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Outreach and Public Relations Office<\/a><\/h5>\n
This office works to publicize the results of seismic and volcanic researches and distributes them across the society.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This office works to publicize the results of seismic and volcanic researches and distributes them across the society.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Outreach and Public Relations Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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International Research Promotion Office<\/a><\/h5>\n
This office is responsible for planning and coordinating international research projects related to seismic and volcanic activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This office is responsible for planning and coordinating international research projects related to seismic and volcanic activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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International Research Promotion Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Environment and Safety Management Office<\/h5>\n
This office is responsible for managing environment and safety during observation and research activities within the institute, at observatories and\/or during fieldwork.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This office is responsible for managing environment and safety during observation and research activities within the institute, at observatories and\/or during fieldwork.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Environment and Safety Management Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Administration Division<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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General Affairs Team<\/h5>\n
General Affairs Section
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General Affairs SectionPersonnel Affairs Section Library<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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General Affairs Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research Support Team<\/h5>\n
Joint Usage Section
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Joint Usage SectionResearch Cooperation Section<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Research Support Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Finance Team<\/h5>\n
Accounts Section
\nProperty Management Section
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Accounts Section
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Finance Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Office Work Supporting Section for Researcher<\/h5>\n
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Office Work Supporting Section for Researcher<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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