INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ON THE REPORTS OF STRONG-MOTION OBSERVATION IN JAPAN, WITH A SHORT REPORT ON THE STRONG-MOTION EARTHQUAKE OBSERVATION COUNCIL IN JAPAN

Abstract

The Strong-Motion Earthquake Observation Council is a consortium of many organizations involved in strong-motion observation in Japan. A short history and structure of the council is introduced along with the current activities of the council. Individual objectives and networks of strong motion observation of every organization are described in the following papers.