Sakurajima volcano (Japan) activity update: strong and frequent explosions
Sun, 31 Aug 2014, 16:50 | BY: T
The activity has picked up significantly at the volcano. During the past 30 hours, at least 10 vulcanian-type explosions were recorded. Some of them produced ash plumes rising to 13,000 ft (4 km) altitude, i.e. approx. 3 km above the volcano's Showa crater. - All news about: Sakurajima volcano
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Wed, 27 Aug 2014, 06:00
Aira volcano (Kyushu, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 August-2 September 2014 (Continuing Activity)
During 27 August-2 September JMA reported 42 explosions from Showa Crater at Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano that ejected ballistics 800-1300 m from the crater. The explosions were accompanied by volcanic earthquakes and volcanic tremor. On 30-31 August clear incandescence was visible by high-sensitivity camera at night, with a “smoke” plume rising 3 km above the crater on the 31st. ... Read all
Wed, 20 Aug 2014, 06:00
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