Mr. Mansurjon
MTashpulatov froom Uzbekistaan

nis Mansuurjon Tashpuulatov, and I workwin the Department
Doff
My nameHydroogeology andd Engineerinng Geology, Geo-ecologiccal Works off
the Sttate Committtee of the Reepublic of Uzzbekistan on Geology andd
Minerral Resourcces. This department
dpperformsthhe followingg
functiions:– Suppports the acctivities of coorporate hyddrogeological,, engineeringg
geoloogical, and geeo-ecologicall work, to ennsure quality and improvee
efficiency througgh the use of advancedd productionn techniques,,
methoods, and technologies– Moonitors the im
mplementationn of activitiees in mountaainous areas thatt
have a hhigh risk of severe
landslides and avaalanches (espeecially in the spring-autum
mn seasons)– Perrforms manaagement activities to preevent the catastrophic efffects of danngerous geollogicalproceesses– Provides instructions for hyddrogeological,, engineering
g geological, anda geo-ecoloogical work, builds
waterr storage tankks that use undderground waater, and deveelops protectiive measures against landsslides
and avalanches
ain mountainouss areasw
the firsst geological maps and mineralmThe studdy of geologyy in Central Asia began whenTwerre created in the 1900s. Inn 1920, Centrral Asia Univversity
reportts for the reggion around Turkestan(now the Nationaal University of Uzbekistaan) began offfering traininng for geologists. In 192
26, thet Committtee of Geoloogy (which wasw renamedd the Centrall Asia
Centrral Asia Deppartment of theRegioonal Geologiccal Survey (SSARGRU) inn 1930) was organized. TheT Central A
Asia Geology
y Trustwas establishedeinn 1937, folloowed by the establishmen
nt of the Uzzbek Geologiical Agency of theComm
mittee on Geoology and Suubsoil Protectiion in the US
SSR in 1938.
From 19941 to 1945, the Uzbek GeologicalG
AgencyA
purpoosefully carried out prosp
pectingand exploration
efoor fuel and ennergy resources. From 194
46 to 1957, geeological reseearchers cond
ductedsurveeys to exploree for petroleuum, gas, rare and preciou
us metals, cheemicals and iindustrial min
nerals,and construction
cmmaterials.
In 1957, expertss from variou
us ministries and departm
ments were gaatheredto forrm the new GeneralG
Geoloogy and Subssoil Protectio
on Office withhin the Cabinnet Council. On 17
Januaary 2007, a presidential order callingg for "radicaal improvem
ments [to expploration activities]
through the State Committee of the Repubblic of Uzbek
kistan on Geeology and M
Mineral Resouurces”
hich have conntinued to the present day.
provided a powerfful stimulus too developmennt efforts, wh
During mym internshipp at ADRC, I would like to learn abouut Japanese mmonitoring syystems
t issuance of early warrnings to thee public about potential landslides annd mudslidess. Theand thegeologic fold zone of Central Asia extends across about 56 million hectares. Many residential areas
are located in river basins, and the population in these areas, which is now about 15-17 million
people, is increasing. Also there are more than 3,000 glacial mountain lakes. Landslide monitoring in
Uzbekistan began in 1958. At present, the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on
Geology and Mineral Resources manages these efforts and has established monitoring stations inseven regions. About 750 to 800 landslides are measured every year, and observations are conducted
at 78 areas with a high landslide risk. These landslides all cause major landmass displacement.
As Japan is a leader in the field of disaster risk management, I would like to learn more
about best practices in this country, especially about the activities of Japanese monitoring services inplace for hazardous geological processes. I am confident that the knowledge I will gain will be
useful in reducing the damage caused by mudslides, landslides, and earthquakes in Uzbekistan. It
will also contribute to monitoring activities and the issuance of warnings in hazard-prone regions
and will help improve the safety of people living in mountainous regions. Finally, I would like tothank all those who helped organize our trip to Japan, and made our visit so fruitful.