140th UTokyo Open Lecture, Spring 2025 " disaster"
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What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on people's health?［JP］
The pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 infection had a major impact on the health of us. Many people suffered from aftereffects after infection, or suffered physical or mental illness even if not infected, leaving scars on many of us. I would like to think how we should have protected our health and what we should do in the future.NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS…
Future management for infectious outbreak based on COVID-19 pandemic［JP］
Disaster-level pandemics have occurred repeatedly since the 20th century, Each time, we have learned, examined, and sought ways to prepare for the next one. Looking back on the Covid-19 outbreak, we will consider Japan’s countermeasures.NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.
Japanese Earthquake Disaster and Earthquake Research: Predictability［JP］
Japan has experienced numerous earthquake disasters, and the field of earthquake science has developed alongside the history of these events. We will examine how earthquake research in Japan has progressed towards understanding the fundamental nature of earthquakes and their associated disasters, particularly in light of the lessons learned from the Great Kanto Earthquake Disaster, the Great Hans…
Development of regional atmospheric data useful for disaster prevention and mitigation［JP］
Under global warming, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in Japan, and related disasters are becoming more serious. In this lecture, I will review recent extreme weather events based on data analysis, and then introduce our on-going project to produce high-resolution 4D atmospheric data that will be useful in the future for disaster prevention and mitigation in individual regions.N…
Global Disaster Monitoring through Satellite Observation and Model Simulation［JP］
As global warming progresses, natural disasters such as floods and droughts are occurring more frequently around the world. This lecture introduces the cutting-edge research on global disaster monitoring using satellites and simulations, which are essential for advancing climate change measures.NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.
Facing Fierce Disasters: Rethinking the Future of Disaster Prevention［JP］
As the damage caused by natural disasters becomes more serious, there are limits to disaster prevention efforts led by the government. What is necessary for disaster prevention in Japan in this situation? In this lecture, we will explore a disaster prevention approach based on a sense of resignation, recognizing the limits of disaster control and fostering a sense of reverence toward nature. Addi…
A school for Marine Science and Local Hopes in SANRIKU［JP］
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, we faced many challenges as a member of the local community. In addition, there were many things we were capable of doing as a member of the University of Tokyo. My topic will be on the 14-years of regional reconstruction efforts after the disaster at the Otsuchi Coastal Research Center, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo.NOTE: …
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