Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan): glow suggesting rise of magma
Wed, 2 Sep 2020, 08:54 | BY: MARTIN
Glow at Suwanosejima volcano (image: JMA)
Plume of ash rose to an altitude of 6,000 ft (1,828 m) and drifted W.
Constant visible glow and near-constant emissions of gas suggest continued rise of fresh magma within the volcano.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 2 September 2020
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