Tonbi-kuzure, Sector collapse at Mount Tonbi, JP
Mount Tonbi is located within the Tateyama Mountain Range, known for its significant landslide.
Occurred during the 1858 Hie-tsu earthquake, removing the peaks of Mount Tonbi.
The disaster reshaped the landscape, influencing local folklore around natural phenomena.
Ongoing erosion control measures are taken to prevent further sediment disasters in the region.
Tonbi-kuzure is one of Japan’s largest recorded geological collapses.
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