Sakurajima volcano (Japan): vulcanian explosion with eruption lightning

Sun, 23 Feb 2014, 18:50 | BY: T

Eruption lightning from an explosion of Sakurajima this evening

The volcano has increasingly strong explosions. A vulcanian eruption this evening around 23:10 local time (see video) produced an ash column rising approx 3 km and was accompanied by abundant eruption lightning and ejections of lots of incandescent material. Constant ash emissions constant ash emissions (probably from deep-seated strombolian activity) has been following the explosion.

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Thu, 20 Feb 2014, 17:50

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

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. ... Read all

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

Wed, 5 Feb 2014, 06:00

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 February-11 February 2014 (Continuing Activity)

JMA reported that during 3-7 February five explosions from Sakurajima's Showa Crater ejected tephra as far as 1,300 m. Incandescence from the crater was detected at night. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-5). ... Read all

Sun, 2 Feb 2014, 11:32

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

The volcano's typical small to moderate vulcanian-type explosions have been occurring more frequently again, and now appear to average 1-2 per day. Ash plumes regularly reach 10-12,000 ft (3-3.6 km) altitude. ... Read all

Wed, 29 Jan 2014, 06:00

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 January-4 February 2014 (Continuing Activity)

JMA reported that during 27-31 January five explosions from Sakurajima's Showa Crater 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 on 29 January and during 31 January-2 February and on 4 February ash plumes rose to altitudes of 1.5-4.9 km (5,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NE, and E. ... Read all

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Sakurajima volcano (Japan): vulcanian explosion with eruption lightning

Previous news

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 February-25 February 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 February-18 February 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 February-11 February 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 January-4 February 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 22 January-28 January 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

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