Geological Survey of Japan, AIST

3D Geology
Nishinoshima
Gravity-coring survey in Suruga Bay
Fault measure in Iwaki,Fukushima
Methane producing archaea from deep subsurface
Exploration for REE

International Training Course for CCOP Member Countries

  1. GSJ International Training Course on Practical Geological Survey Techniques

    [updated on July 29, 2022]

News

  1. Volcanic Hazards
    Shinmoe-dake, Kirishima Volcano Group (2025)

    [posted on June 25, 2025]

  2. Development of a new technique for mercury-free sterilization of water samples for future global environmental observations
    ― Overcoming the weaknesses of benzalkonium chloride sterilization and verifying its effectiveness ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on June 24, 2025]

  3. Exploring the complex distribution and evolutionary history of Japanese freshwater crab from the genome
    ― Revealing population structure that cannot be discerned by color alone ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on June 16, 2025]

  4. Establishment of Nature Positive Nasunogahara Alliance
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on June 25, 2025]

  5. Foraminifera host specific symbiotic algae in harsh shallow waters
    ― Elucidating compositional changes in symbiotic algae with depth ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on June 6, 2025]

  6. Revealing Offshore Slow Earthquakes
    ― A Machine Learning-Driven Approach for Monitoring Tectonic Tremors in the Japan Trench ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on June 4, 2025]

  7. Capturing Water and Magma in the Earth's Interior to Unveil the Mechanisms of Earthquakes and Volcanoes
    ― Subsurface Imaging of the Tohoku Region through Simultaneous Analysis of Seismic Waves and Electrical Conductivity ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on May 23, 2025]

  8. Indoor experiments and simulations to quantify the effect of air purifiers and air conditioning systems on the reduction of indoor particulate matter
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on May 19, 2025]

  9. Nucleation of fault failure around hypocenters of large earthquakes ― Uncovering the role of ductile deformation in fault failure ―

    Nucleation of fault failure around hypocenters of large earthquakes
    ― Uncovering the role of ductile deformation in fault failure ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on May 12, 2025]

  10. Geological map of volcanoes No.24: “Ontake Volcano ― Publication of a geological map summarizing the accumulated research and progress over the 10 years since the 2014 eruption ― ”

    Geological map of volcanoes No.24: "Ontake Volcano
    ― Publication of a geological map summarizing the accumulated research and progress over the 10 years since the 2014 eruption ―
    (This link is in Japanese only).

    [posted on April 30, 2025]

  11. Novel Method for Measuring Nanoplastic Concentrations in Soil Using Spectroscopy: Contributing to Understanding the Distribution of Plastic Particles Dispersed in the Geosphere Environment

    Novel Method for Measuring Nanoplastic Concentrations in Soil Using Spectroscopy: Contributing to Understanding the Distribution of Plastic Particles Dispersed in the Geosphere Environment

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  12. Completion of Map Highlighting Areas Critical for Groundwater Recharge: Release of Water Environmental Map“Echigo Plain (Shinano River Basin)”

    Completion of Map Highlighting Areas Critical for Groundwater Recharge: Release of Water Environmental Map “Echigo Plain (Shinano River Basin)”

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  13. Extraction of Areas at Risk of Slope Disasters Using Satellite Observations: Capturing Centimeter-Scale Signs of Landslides Using Microwave Satellite Image Analysis

    Extraction of Areas at Risk of Slope Disasters Using Satellite Observations: Capturing Centimeter-Scale Signs of Landslides Using Microwave Satellite Image Analysis
    (Joint research with the Tohoku University)

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  14. Revealing the Whole Picture of Hidden Massive Eruptions: Release of Detailed Distribution Map and Geological Information of Aso-3 Pyroclastic Flow

    Revealing the Whole Picture of Hidden Massive Eruptions: Release of Detailed Distribution Map and Geological Information of Aso-3 Pyroclastic Flow

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  15. Assessment of Seafloor Methane Dynamics in Methane Hydrate area: Coexistence of Aerobic and Anaerobic Methanotrophs is Key to Methane Consumption

    Assessment of Seafloor Methane Dynamics in Methane Hydrate area: Coexistence of Aerobic and Anaerobic Methanotrophs is Key to Methane Consumption

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  16. Implementation of Third Rapid Response Research Cruise Using Research Vessel “Hakuho-Maru” Following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake-Joint Research Cruise: Comprehensive Marine Geoscience Survey of Earthquake-Prone Areas-

    Implementation of Third Rapid Response Research Cruise Using Research Vessel “Hakuho-Maru” Following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake-Joint Research Cruise: Comprehensive Marine Geoscience Survey of Earthquake-Prone Areas-

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  17. Elucidating the Frictional Characteristics of the Plate Boundary Fault in the Nankai Trough through Friction Experiments

    Elucidating the Frictional Characteristics of the Plate Boundary Fault in the Nankai Trough through Friction Experiments

    [posted on January 28, 2025]

  18. Why Does Asteroid Ryugu Look Different in Space and in the Laboratory?
    – Space weathering hides water signs –

    [posted on October 27, 2023]

  19. History of past magmatic activity from uplift traces in the Higashi-Izu area

    History of past magmatic activity from uplift traces in the Higashi-Izu area

    [posted on October 27, 2023]

  20. Missing Island Explains How Endemic Species on the Miyako Islands Emerged
    (Joint research with the Tohoku University)

    [posted on October 10, 2023]

archive

Recent publication

  • Seamless Geoinformation of Coastal Zone "Coastal Zone of Ise Bay"
  • Distribution Map of Toya Ignimbrite and associated deposits, Toya Caldera, Japan
  • Water Environment Map 15. The Lower Oigawa River Basin
  • Geological Map of Japan 1:50,000 Takami Yama
  • Geological Map of Japan 1:50,000 Kado
  • Geological Map of Japan 1:50,000 Ogawara
  • Geological Map of Japan 1:50,000 Yonago (2nd. ed.)
  • Geological Map of Volcanoes 24 Ontake Volcano
  • Geological Map of Volcanoes 23 Akita-Yakeyama Volcano
  • Marine Geology Map 95 Geological Map of Kumano-Nada
  • Geochemical and risk assessment map of subsurface soils of Chugoku Region

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