Sakurajima volcano (Japan): exceptionally strong and frequent explosions

Thu, 18 Jul 2013, 12:03 | BY: T

Activity has remained at very high levels, as if the volcano greets the scientific community arriving from all over the world for the 20-24 July IAVCEI conference. During yesterday and the day before, at least 14 explosions were recorded, many of which of moderate to large size with ash plumes up to 15,000 ft (4.5 km) altitude.

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Wed, 17 Jul 2013, 06:00

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 July-23 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)

JMA reported that five explosions at Sakura-jima's Showa Crater were detected during 16-19 July, and ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km. A large plume rose 3.5 km above the crater on 16 July. Incandescence from the crater was observed at night during 18-19 July. ... Read all

Mon, 15 Jul 2013, 08:22

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update: constant ash emissions and strong explosions

Explosion from Sakurajima late on 14 July 2013

The volcano remains in a state of elevated activity. Ash emission and explosions have been occurring with no break when observed from nearby during the past night: ... Read all

Sun, 14 Jul 2013, 02:08

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

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. ... Read all

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

Tue, 9 Jul 2013, 14:31

Sakurajima volcano (Japan): strong explosions

A phase of strong activity started last Sunday. Following a week of almost no explosions, a series of relatively strong eruptions has started. On average, 4-5 explosions have occurred per day, with at least 5 stronger ones producing ash plumes to 10-12,000 ft (3-3.6 km) altitude. ... Read all

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Sakurajima volcano (Japan): exceptionally strong and frequent explosions

Previous news

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 July-23 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update: constant ash emissions and strong explosions

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 July-16 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)

Sakurajima volcano (Japan): strong explosions

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 July-9 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 26 June-2 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

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