Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Sun, 14 Jul 2013, 02:08 | BY: T
The volcano remains in a state of elevated activity with frequent ash explosions, although the intensity has decreased a bit compared to some days ago. - All news about: Sakurajima volcano
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Wed, 10 Jul 2013, 16:34
Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Strong activity continues. This morning, a relatively large vulcanian-type explosion produced a plume rising to 14,000 ft (4.3 km) altitude. The the volcano continued to emit ash for several hours following the explosion. ... Read all
Wed, 10 Jul 2013, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 July-16 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)
JMA reported that 17 explosions at Sakura-jima's Showa Crater were detected during 8-15 July; incandescence from the crater was occasionally observed at night. Explosions during 10-11 July generated ash plumes that rose 3-3.4 km above the crater. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 10-16 July explosions generated plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.5-4.6 km (5,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NE, ENE, and E. ... Read all
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