THE ERUPTfON* OF BANDAI-SAN. 



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Earthquakes. 



Strong shock was felt. 



Meteorological Conditions. 



Miscellaneous Notes. 



There was a smart shock 

 shortly hefore the eruption, 

 then it was followed by 

 violent Leavings of the ground. 

 The houses were observed 

 to sway. 



A moderate earthquake. 



Ascent of smoke observed. The 

 umbrella-shaped cloud disappeared at 

 about 10 a.m. 



Fine weather, very gentle 

 breeze. 



Smoke ascended very high. 



A shock of short duration 

 on the day before the erup- 

 tion. 



Very fine ; 82' F. at noon ; 

 somewhat cool at 7-8 a.m. 



On account of ashes the atmosphere 

 became very dim and heavy ; in the 

 direction of Bandai a thick cloud ap- 

 peared. 



