Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update
Thu, 20 Feb 2014, 17:50 | BY: T
Eruptions have been stronger again during the past days. In the 4 days since 16 Feb, at least 6 vulcanian-type explosions were recorded with ash plumes rising up to 12,000 ft (3.7 km) altitude. - All news about: Sakurajima volcano
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Wed, 19 Feb 2014, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 February-25 February 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)
JMA reported that during 17-21 February three explosions from Showa Crater at Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano ejected tephra as far as 1,300 m. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-5). The Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 19-20 and 22-25 February generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3.7 km (6,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE, SE, and S. ... Read all
Wed, 12 Feb 2014, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 February-18 February 2014 (Continuing Activity)
The Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions during 12-18 February from Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano generated ash plumes on most days that rose to altitudes of 1.5-3.7 km (5,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E, NE, and N. On 12 February a pilot observed an ash plume drifting E at an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. ... Read all
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