Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update: strong vulcanian-type explosions, ash plumes up to 3-4 km altitude, occasional small pyroclastic flows
Wed, 13 Jun 2012, 10:05 | BY: T
JMA reported that during 4-8 June explosive eruptions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater occurred 11 times and ejected tephra as far as 1.3 km from the crater. A small pyroclastic flow traveled 200 m down the E flank.Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 6-7 and 9-11 June explosions produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.2-3.7 km (4,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted multiple directions. Pilots observed ash plumes during 6-7 June that rose to altitudes of 1.8-3 km (6,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S, E, and NE. Explosions were detected on 8 and 12 June.
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JMA reported that during 11-15 June large explosive eruptions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater occurred five times and ejected tephra as far as 800 m from the crater. A small eruption from Minami-dake Crater occurred on 13 June. ... Read all
Wed, 6 Jun 2012, 10:05
Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update: moderate vulcanian explosions (1-3 per day), ash plumes to 3.4 km height
During 1-4 June 7 explosions from Sakura-jima's Showa Crater ejected ballistics 800-1,300 m from the crater. During 30 May-5 June explosions produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.2-3 km (4,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW, W, and NW. Pilots observed ash plumes during 3-4 June that rose to altitudes of 2.7-3.4 (9,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. ... Read all
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