"Listen to the Earth" is a disaster prevention series where children and adults alike are encouraged to give serious thought to the topic. Japan is often struck by various natural disasters, with many people having lost their lives in the Great Hanshin and Great East Japan Earthquakes. Both children and adults alike should consider how to protect themselves in such disasters by understanding how these natural disasters occur, and practice preventive measures. This series aims to foster correct understanding of disasters by demonstrating the damage they can cause, and how they occur in the first place. The audience can consider what measures to take to protect themselves and their family if they are ever in a disaster situation while learning from specialists and taking part in quizzes.
Our Living Planet
What Causes Earthquakes?
What Causes Volcanic Eruptions?
What Happens Before a Volcano Erupts?
Being Prepared for an Unexpected Volcanic Eruption
Protect Yourself from Lightning
Learn How Tornados Are Formed
Predict the Path of Typhoons
How to Stay Safe When a Typhoon Hits
How to Stay Safe in a Flood