IISEE NewsletterFeb 28 2019
Number 166

In This Issue• Reports on StudyTrip –GlobalSeismologicalOvservation Course• InternationalFriendship party

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Reports on Study Trip -Global SeismologicalObservation CourseBy Ms. Shaimaa Ali Mamoun KHER from Egypt

In fact, my words fail to describe myhappiness and the extent to which I havebenefited personally and scientifically on thattrip, as I got general and scientificinformation and a more enjoyable time withsupervisors and friends.
I would like to talk especially about the visit
to the Miyajima Islands because I have beenvery impressed by the beautiful scenic nature
with the good companionship and muchIISEE Net andgeological information about the island. ItMs. Shaimaa Ali
was amazing to see the great Hanshin-Awaji
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Earthquake in reality and on nature andIISEENET
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recognize its type of movement. I also like tomention that I enjoy a lot by Japanese
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1. It hurts to talk about the Hiroshima Memorial of the nuclear bomb,Synopsis Database
but I have to talk about it because, in my opinion, it is the mostimportant visit for us on that trip. The images, the simulation of theBulletin Database
event and the clothes of the children affected by the bomb caused me
to live inside those moments and feel the suffering of the people atthat time, which made tears trickle down my eyes. I influenced a lotby the scenes and became anxious and terrified that it would happen
again. It is an important place to commemorate that terrible event soEarthquakesthat people will never forget the impact of bloody and inhuman wars
which must be fought by the people before their rulers by nuclear
The 2011 off the Pacificdisarmament from the whole world, so that we and our children cancoast of Tohoku
peacefully and safely live our lives.
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2. Let me express briefly the experiences I got from this trip;
Reports of Recent• After all that natural and manmade catastrophes the Japan
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country and Japanese people had faced, they still strong
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resistance people.
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<<<YOU ARE PEOPLE A SYMBOL OF COURAGE AND HOPE >>>Earthquake Catalog• I got a good lesson that; as the god makes nature force very
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implementation oftraining projectangry and harmful he also makes it very beautiful, bounteous andgenerous. And that is why we can stand again side by side, handby hand, to overcome any disaster.
4. Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to those who spenda lot of efforts and time to success this trip and make us feel
comfortable and safe: Mr. Hiko san, Ms. Sakuma san and of course Dr.
Hayashida san.

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In front of Atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima

By Mr. Tahir MEHMOOD from Pakistan
From February 7 to 10, 2019, theparticipants of the Global SeismologicalObservation Course went to Kansai Region(Hiroshima, Kobe and Kyoto) on Study Trip.
The trip was very informative andknowledgeable. The basic purpose of the trip
was better understanding of earthquake
disasters, consequences of and knowledge
about history of Japan.

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On August 6th, 1945, Hiroshima was almost
devastated by the atomic bomb. 140,000
Mr. Tahir MEHMOOD
people were killed by bomb and those whofrom Pakistan
survived suffered both physically andmentally. We should learn from the experience of Hiroshima and need touse our knowledge to do something for the world without nuclear
weapons. Also a strong message should be echoing to everyone that
“nuclear weapons and humanity cannot coexist together.” Our wish is
the elimination of all nuclear weapons and the realization of a genuinely
peaceful international community as Hiroshima's deepest wish.

Then, we visited the Nojima Fault Preservation Museum. The staff
explained briefly on fault and showed us types of faulting and somefeatures such as a dislocated road etc. In Disaster Reduction and HumanRenovation Institution (DRI), we observed damages caused by the Great
Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. The attendants gave us explanations indetail, some of which were their experiences. The important lesson
learned from this earthquake is that how government and society
worked together to rebuilt Kobe city.
At the end we visited Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple and Kyoto
Imperial Palace. These historical places truly reflect the glory, customs,
traditions and culture of Japanese society. We enjoyed a lot. Thanks
JICA and BRI for arranging such a nice trip.

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Nojima Fault Preservation Museum

By Mr. Sameera Lasantha HEMBUGE from Sri Lanka
I am H.S. Lasantha from Sri Lanka and thisbrief report is based on the observations andthe experience on the study trip to Hiroshimaand the Kansai region.
First, we visited Miyajima Island and learned
about the ancient Japanese culture byvisiting cultural features like five-story
pagoda, temple and the etc.
Next location was the Hiroshima Atomic
Bomb Dome. In there we saw a building
affected by the atomic bomb. Then we visited
Mr. Sameera Lasantha
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and aHEMBUGE
lecture was held on peace education. During
fromSri Lanka
the lecture, the experience of an atomic
bomb survivor and the importance of peace were described. Themuseum is well organized and it gives us lots of information about theBack Numbers
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development of
the atomic
bomb and thedistribution of
nuclearwarheads
throughout theworld up topresent.
Detailed
photographs,animations,displays, andsome
apparatus gives
more detailed
Miyajima
information
about the Hiroshima atomic bomb and after effects of the atomic
bombing, especially for mankind.
I think atomic bombing and nuclear war was one of biggest mistake
done by mankind so far. From that, we lost more than 140,000 people
in Hiroshima. Therefore, Hiroshima atomic bombing teaches us a very
good lesson about the importance of peace. I think it is ourresponsibility as humans to give this important message for wholemankind without considering any other matters such as politicalsituations and the power to do never that hazardous and dangerous
mistake again against anyone.
On third day we visited fault displacement related to 1995 Kobe
earthquake which is preserved in Nojima Fault Preservation Museum inAwaji Island. It gives very clear idea about right lateral strike-slip
faulting and fault displacement. Also, the museum gives information
about the damage of the earthquake.
Then we have moved into Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation
Institution (DRHRI). The materials present at DRHRI such as video,
detailed photographs, drawings, and etc taught us about natural
disasters like tsunami, earthquakes and how to face them correctly andhow overcome and mitigate the damage of after those disasters. I think
this kind of educational things must be done by every country because it
greatly helps to get ready for natural disasters in proper way with theexperience of previous events. Also, I think Japanese peoples’ showstheir strength and courage against Natural disasters very well from theDRHRI.
Last day we learned about the history of Japan by visiting Nijo-jo castle,Kinkakuju temple, and Imperial Palace in Kyoto.
It can be concluded that the whole study trip was very valuable andimportant for us and we have learned lots of things and enjoyed during
the study trip. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the government ofJapan, JICA, staff members of IISEE, and our kind coordinators forarrangement of such valuable study trip for us and thank you verymuch.

Lecture by Atomic Bomb Survivor

Peace Memorial park in Hiroshima

Disaster Prevention and HumanRenovation Institution

Nojima Fault Preservation Museum

International Friendship Party

By Mr. Yoshihiro Iitake, Head of Administration Division, IISEEIISEE held a Friendship party in this period during the regular course,
and global seismological observation course are in operation. (Feb 12)
Dr. Sawachi, the Vice president of BRI, joined us and we shared a greattime with all participants and staff.

Dr. Sawachi (right)
with Global SeismologicalObservation course participantsConference on implementation of training projectBy Mr. Yoshihiro Iitake, Head of Administration Division, IISEE

Besides IISEE training program, IISEE works on disaster mitigation ofearthquake and Tsunami in developing countries, for example,
dispatching staff to collect latest technical information and technology
transfer, releasing technical information related to earthquake disasterprevention of buildings on the website.
To make these projects more fulfilling, every February, IISEE
implements the conference based on opinions of external academic
experts and others.