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京都大学防災研究所 斜面未災学研究センター長 王功輝 Gonghui WANG

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王 功輝Gonghui WANG

As well known, Japan is a disaster-prone country, facing numerous natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and heavy rains. In recent years, the intensification and diversification of disasters have progressed, with landslide disasters becoming particularly severe issues among them. Especialy in the past decade, the number of landslide disasters has doubled. Therefore, the prevention and mitigation of landslide disasters become a very urgent task for elevating the welfare of our society.

By now, we have obtained significant achievements in disaster prevention and mitigation research. However, changes in the natural and social environment, such as global warming, massive earthquakes, and aging populations, have brought new challenges regarding landslide disasters. To address this, cutting-edge disaster prevention research is necessary and becomes a new mission to all of us.

Against this backdrop, two concepts, "Disaster Risk Cognition" and “Disaster Risk Cognitive Science”, have been proposed by the Disaster Prevention Research Institute. This aims for each individual to cognize potential disaster risks and changes, develop a sense of crisis regarding disasters, and prepare for unforeseen natural disasters as a personal responsibility. Based on these new concepts, the “Research Center for Landslides” has been reorganized, and on April 1st of 2023, the “Research Center for Landslide Disaster Risk Cognition and Reduction” (LCR) was newly established. This center aims to systematize Risk Cognitive Science related to landslide disasters and advance the prediction and prevention, and improvement of landslide disaster literacy through the evaluation of slope information and dissemination of landslide risk information in society.

Furthermore, we envision that the concept of " Disaster Risk Cognitive Science" can potentially be applied to all kinds of natural disasters in the future. LCR aims to become a domestic and international research hub for these new concepts, contributing to the realization of a safer and more sustainable society.

We sincerely hope that our efforts will contribute to taking a step forward towards a safer society. We kindly ask for your continuous support and cooperation.

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Mission

In order to protect human lives, properties and cultural and natural heritages,we analyze mechanisms of earthquake- and rain-induced landslides, develop global monitoring systems and advance field investigation and measurement technologies in landslide areas.

We launch new frontier field about“landslide risk cognition and reduction”, which helps recognition and actions against landslide disaster risk individually.

As a global core research center for landslide disasters, we have responsibility to plan and arrange international cooperative studies.

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斜面未災学研究センターは下記の3領域から構成されています。所属するメンバーについては、こちらをご覧ください。

Research Center for Landslide Disaster Risk Cognition and Reduction consists of the following three research fields.
The members in the center are listed here.

斜面災害研究に関連する学問分野からの対象者を募集します

For the risk cognition and reduction, information on landslide disasters is transmitted through the researches on international contribution and application to the society. Especially, research fields extend to development of exploration method for basic slope information, visualization and modelling of the slope, relationship between ground use and landslide risk evaluation, mitigation of the international landslide disasters, and establishment of evacuation information for general citizens and early warning system.

Researches on landslide generation and movement mechanism and its regional risk evaluation methods are promoted. Especially, researches are conducted on generation mechanisms of rapid and long-distance landslides induced by earthquakes and heavy rain, phase transition mechanisms from slide to fluidization, scale-up and stopping condition of the collapsed sediments. Researches on its regional risk evaluation methods including urban areas, ruins and cultural and natural heritages are also conducted.

Advancing research on the development of slope monitoring technology and its application in the prevention and mitigation of slope disasters. Specifically, research focuses on hazard monitoring using base sensors and remote sensing, multi-physics and multi-hazard monitoring with composite data, and the development and application of methods for sharing monitoring data.

徳島地すべり観測所

Tokushima Landslide Observatory

斜面災害モニタリング
研究領域

Landslide Monitoring Research Field

Field station engaged in a variety of activities, including landslide observation and research in the Shikoku Mountains
徳島地すべり観測所

The Tokushima Landslide Observation Station is located in Ikeda Town, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, situated in the midstream area of the Yoshino River, which is nestled between the Shikoku Mountains and the Sanuki Mountains. Both mountain ranges are composed of hard crystalline schist and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks. Despite the hard nature of these rocks, large-scale landslides are common in both mountain ranges, and settlements have been established on the gentle slopes formed by these landslides. The settlements located on the upper slopes of these mountains are also known as“sky villages”and create a starry-sky-like landscape at night with the lights from the houses. These sky villages are a unique landscape feature of the mountainous regions of Shikoku, integrating a long history and traditions that have coexisted with landslides.

The observation station was established as a frontline base for landslide observations in such landslide-prone areas. It has a history of over 50 years, having been set up in 1966 with donations from Tokushima Prefecture. In 1969, it became an affiliated facility of the Disaster Prevention Research Institute and was expanded in 1978. Currently, it comprises two observation and research facilities, a warehouse, and lodging accommodations. Since 2015, as a part of the annual Kyoto University (KYODAI) Weeks, the facility has been open to the public, and tours of landslides and the nearby active faults of the Median Tectonic Line are also offered. Additionally, as a part of disaster prevention education, we are also collaborating in the initiative to establish the Miyoshi Geopark in the local area.
地すべりに関する総合的研究・教育の拠点

The main tasks of the observation station include supporting geomorphological and geological survey and observational research related to landslides and other disasters, primarily in Shikoku. It has been utilized by researchers from both Japan and abroad. The facility offers lodging with three rooms (Total maximum capacity of 10 people) and is equipped with a washing machine, a bath with a shower, a kitchen, and futons. Besides the Kyoto University internal LAN, high-speed internet via an optical line is available through eduroam for students and staffs from other universities. The location is conveniently surrounded by convenience stores and restaurants, offering relative ease of living despite being in a mountainous area. It also boasts good access to highways and JR railways.
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〒778-0020 
徳島県三好市池田町州津藤ノ井492-1
Tel : 0883-75-1072 Fax : 0883-75-5119

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〒611-0011
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