Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): 6 moderate explosions on 4 Nov
Mon, 5 Nov 2012, 12:05 | BY: T
After a relatively quiet period between 30 Oct - 3 Nov, Sakurajima had a record number of 6 moderate explosions on 4 November (GMT time). Ash rose to altitudes of 6-8,000 ft (1.8-2.4 km).The exposion at 17:22 (GMT) was captured on youtube as webcam timelapse:
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 October-6 November 2012 (Continuing Activity)
JMA reported that during 29 October-2 November explosions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected tephra as far as 1.8 km from the crater. A small explosion from Minami-dake Crater occurred during 29-30 October. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 2-5 and 7 November produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-2.4 km (6,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, E, and SE. ... Read all
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