Sakurajima volcano (Japan), activity update: near constant ash emissions and explosions
Thu, 14 Nov 2013, 13:55 | BY: T
Vulcanian explosion from Sakurajima this morning with lightning in the ash plume
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Wed, 6 Nov 2013, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 November-12 November 2013 (Continuing Activity)
The Tokyo VAAC reported that during 6-8 and 10-11 November, explosions from Sakura-jima generated plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3 km (6,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NE, E, and SE. On 8 November a pilot observed an ash plume drifting at an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. ... Read all
Sun, 3 Nov 2013, 11:18
Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Since the larger explosions on 27 Oct, the volcano has been a bit calmer with on average 2 explosions per day ejecting ash plumes to 7-10,000 ft (2-3 km) altitude. ... Read all
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