Yesterday marked another very active day for Sakurajima with no less than 6 explosions between 6,000 - 9,000 ft ash plume altitudes, VAAC Tokyo reports.
JMA reported that during 24-28 September explosions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected tephra as far as 1.8 km from the crater. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 26 September-2 October often produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3.4 km (6,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W, S, SE, and E.
Mon, 24 Sep 2012, 09:55
After a week of relatively low and infrequent explosions, Sakura-jima has picked up with 3 eruptions during the early hours of today.
Read allWed, 19 Sep 2012, 06:00
JMA reported that during 15-21 September explosions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km from the crater. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions from Sakura-jima during 19-20 and 22-24 September often produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3.4 km (6,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. The plumes sometimes drifted NE, E, SE, S, and SW.
Read allFri, 14 Sep 2012, 10:05
Sakurajima continues to be at elevated activity levels. Yesterday marked a record of 6 explosions (GMT time frame), the largest of which was at 21:27 GMT (or 06:27 Japan time today) and sent ash to 12,000 ft (3.7 km). 2 moderate explosions have occurred today so far.
Thu, 13 Sep 2012, 10:05
After taking some breath for about 24 hours, Sakurajima erupted with 4 relatively strong explosions during the past 24 hours alone. Two of them (this morning at 09:39 and at 18:57 local time) produced ash rising to 11,000 ft or 3.4 km altitude, VAAC Tokyo reports.
Wed, 12 Sep 2012, 07:08
The explosion yesterday night (20:42 JST, 11:42 GMT) on an impressive webcam video:
Read allWed, 12 Sep 2012, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions from Sakura-jima during 13-15 and 17-18 September often produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 2.1-3.7 km (7,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. The plumes sometimes drifted NW, N, and NE. On 14 September a pilot observed an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 3.4 km (11,000 ft) a.s.l.
Read allTue, 11 Sep 2012, 10:05
A stronger than usual explosion seems to have occurred earlier today at the volcano at 06:55 GMT. An ash plume reaching 15,000 ft (>4.5 km) was reported by Tokyo VAAC.
Sat, 8 Sep 2012, 10:03
Moderately strong explosions have been occurring at very irregular frequency 0-3 times per day, with a maximum ash cloud altitude at 3.7 km after an explosion on 5 Sep.
Thu, 6 Sep 2012, 06:41
JMA reported that during 27-31 August 5 explosive eruptions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater were detected and ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km from the crater.
Read allWed, 5 Sep 2012, 06:00
JMA reported that during 3-7 September six explosive eruptions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km from the crater. Incandescence from the crater was observed at night. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 6-11 September often produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-4.6 km (6,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l.
Read allSun, 2 Sep 2012, 10:05
The volcano had a series of larger than average explosion yesterday (1 Sep) early afternoon (local time) and early today. VAAC Tokyo reports 4 explosions with ash clouds reaching 2.7-3.5 km altitude within 24 hours.
Fri, 31 Aug 2012, 10:05
Only one explosion seems to have occurred in the past 3 days span, at 01:36 am local time yesterday 30 Aug. It was relatively large, though, producing an ash cloud rising to over 3 km altitude.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012, 10:05
The volcano remains relatively quiet. There were 2 probably weak explosions yesterday, and none so far today.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012, 06:00
JMA reported that during 27-31 August five explosive eruptions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater were detected and ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km from the crater. Gas measurements taken on 20 and 22 August showed elevated sulfur dioxide emissions compared to the previous week. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 29-30 August and 1-4 September often produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3.7 km (6,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l.
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Sat, 25 Aug 2012, 10:05
Activity seems to be decreasing. Only one relatively small explosion (13:45 UTC today, ash to 1.8 km) was recorded by Tokyo VAAC during the past 2 days.
Fri, 24 Aug 2012, 10:05
Only 1 weak explosion was reported by Tokyo VAAC during the past 24 hours.
Thu, 23 Aug 2012, 08:48
Sakurajima volcano during a strong eruption with lightning
Wed, 22 Aug 2012, 06:00
JMA reported that during 20-24 August eight explosive eruptions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater were detected and ejected tephra as far as 1.8 km from the crater. Gas measurements taken on 20 and 22 August showed elevated sulfur dioxide emissions compared to the previous week. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 22-26 August produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-2.7 km (6,000-9,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NW, and W.
Read allTue, 21 Aug 2012, 10:05
3 more explosions occurred during the past 24 hours, generating ash clouds reaching 8-10,000 ft altitude.
Mon, 20 Aug 2012, 10:05
3 more explosions were recorded since the last update yesterday:
Read allSun, 19 Aug 2012, 10:05
A series of more powerful explosions occurred at the volcano during the past 2 days:
Read allFri, 17 Aug 2012, 10:05
Only a few more explosions occurred during the past days:
Read allWed, 15 Aug 2012, 06:00
JMA reported that during 17-20 August explosions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected tephra as far as 1,300 m from the crater. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 17-21 August produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 2.4-3.4 km (8,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N and NW.
Read allTue, 14 Aug 2012, 10:05
The latest explosions reported from Sakurajima were:
Read allMon, 13 Aug 2012, 10:05
Two more weak to moderate explosions occured during the past 30 hours:
Read allSun, 12 Aug 2012, 10:05
Only one, probably weak explosion was noted by VAAC Tokyo during the past 2 days, at 10:30 GMT earlier today.
Sat, 11 Aug 2012, 07:56
Occasional explosions continue at the volcano at very irregular intervals and frequency, but are weaker than in previous months.Yesterday, at least 5 explosions occurred.
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