Tokyo could be paralyzed by Mt. Fuji eruption: gov't report

A hypothetical eruption of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak, could rain volcanic ash on Tokyo and push the capital into a state of paralysis, according to a government report obtained Monday by Kyodo News.The report will become the basis for drawing up a contingency plan for such a scenario, which may include evacuating residents and deploying bulldozers to clear roads.Mt. Fuji is an active volcano lying about 100 kilometers from central Tokyo. Historical records show it has experienced at least 10 large-scale eruptions since 781, though three centuries have passed since the last time it burs…READ FULL ARTICLE