Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Fri, 3 May 2013, 14:49 | BY: T
Since 1 May, activity has been increasing again from relatively low levels during the weeks before. Over the past 3 days, several explosions have produced ash plumes rising to 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude and on most days, there have been 3-4 daily explosions (for Sakurajima, this is a large number). - All news about: Sakurajima volcano
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