Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Mon, 29 Apr 2013, 13:10 | BY: T
Over the past days, the volcano has remained at comparably low levels of activity, with on average one vulcanian-type explosion of small to moderate size per day. - All news about: Sakurajima volcano
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 April-30 April 2013 (Continuing Activity)
JMA reported that during 22-25 April four explosions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected tephra at most 1.3 km from the crater. Crater incandescence was occasionally detected at night. Based on a pilot report, the Tokyo VAAC reported that ash plumes drifted NE and SE at altitudes of 2.7-3 km (9,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. during 24-25 April. ... Read all
Sat, 20 Apr 2013, 08:49
Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
After a rather calm phase during 4-17 April, the volcano is gradually wakening up again. Vulcanian-style explosions have begun to occur more "frequently" again, at rates of 1-2 per day. Ash plumes rose to 6-8,000 ft (1.8-2.4 km) altitude during the most recent few explosions. ... Read all
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