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For about 280 stations (manned or unmanned) located in areas of heavy [[snowfall]], snow depth is also observed.

All the observational data is transmitted to the AMeDAS Center at JMA Headquarters in [[Tokyo]] on a [[Real-time computing|real time]] basis via telephone lines. The data is then delivered to the whole country after a quality check.

Apart from weather conditions, AMeDAS is also used in the observation of [[natural disaster]]s. Temporary observation points are set up in areas where there are signs of [[volcanic eruption]]s or [[earthquake]]s.