Island of gas masks
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Island of gas masks
Located southeast of Honshu, Miyakejima is an island featuring an active volcano, Mount Oyama. Since its most recent erupsion, in 2005, it has constantly leaked poisonous gas, requiring all residents to carry a gas mask at all times. Raid alarms go off if there is a dramatic increase in the levels of sulfur in the air.












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