Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Thu, 25 Jul 2013, 15:02 | BY: T
The IAVECI 2013 conference over, activity has dropped a bit, it seems. The volcano still has a few vulcanian explosions per day, but smaller in size, and phases of near-continuous ash emissions have become a bit weaker and shorter when observed last night. - All news about: Sakurajima volcano
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Wed, 24 Jul 2013, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 July-30 July 2013 (Continuing Activity)
JMA reported that 10 explosions at Sakura-jima's Showa Crater were detected during 22-26 July, and ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km. Explosions at 1635 and 2333 on 22 July generated ash plumes that rose 3.2 and 3 km above the crater rim, respectively. Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 24-30 July explosions generated plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3.7 km (6,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and SE. ... Read all
Wed, 24 Jul 2013, 02:32
Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Activity remains elevated. During most of the time, the volcano produces (usually silent) near-continuous ash puffs that reach varying heights of a few hundred meters, as well as intermittent vulcanian explosions with plume heights often exceeding 3 km. Often, the plumes from this activity merge into a continuous one that has been drifting into easterly directions where light to moderate ash fall occurs. Read all
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