Ash plume from an eruption at Suwanose-jima volcano yesterday (image: JMA webcam)
The strombolian-type activity from the volcano on the small island in southern Japan continues to be elevated.
Based on JMA notices, pilot observations, and satellite data, the Tokyo VAAC reported explosions at Suwanosejima during 20-21 April; ash plumes rose to altitudes of 2.1-2.4 km (7,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N and NW on 20 April.
Wed, 13 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on JMA notices, pilot observations, and satellite data, the Tokyo VAAC reported an explosion on 14 April, and ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 0.1-2.1 km (3,000-7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W, E, SE, and S during 15 and 17-19 April.
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Glow from Suwanose-jima's active crater last night
The strombolian activity at the volcano's O-take crater continues to be relatively intense.
Read allSat, 26 Mar 2016, 17:19
Eruption at Suwanose-jima this morning
The strombolian activity continues at the Otake crater continues. In the past days, it has been more intense, generating bright glow visible from neighboring islands and ash plumes that rose up to approx. 1 km.
Ash plume from an explosion yesterday
Wed, 23 Mar 2016, 06:00
Based on JMA notices and satellite data, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 21, 23-24, and 26 March explosions at Suwanosejima generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.2-2.4 km (4,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, W, and SE. Ash emissions continued on 27 March.
Read allTue, 22 Mar 2016, 16:16
The latest eruptive phase of the volcano continues, but seems to be less vigorous. An explosion that generated a small ash plume was reported by Tokyo VAAC yesterday.
Wed, 9 Mar 2016, 06:00
Based on JMA notices and satellite-image analyses, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 11 March an explosion at Suwanosejima generated a plume that rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SE.
Read allTue, 8 Mar 2016, 07:55
Eruption from Suwanose-Jima this morning
The eruptive activity at the remote Island in southern Japan continues. It even seems to have picked up in intensity, judging from the increasingly frequent volcanic ash reports issued by Tokyo VAAC and the sometimes very strong glow visible from neighboring islands.
Read allFri, 4 Mar 2016, 16:35
Glow from Suwanose-jima's active crater tonight
The (probably) strombolian-type activity that had started a few days ago continues at the Otake crater and is visible as bright glow from neighboring islands.
Wed, 2 Mar 2016, 10:12
Strombolian activity at Suwanose-jima this morning, seen from neighboring Toshima island
After a period of relative calm since last October, a new phase of strombolian activity occurred this morning at the volcano.
Read allWed, 2 Mar 2016, 06:00
Based on JMA notices and satellite-image analyses, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 2-3 and 8 March explosions at Suwanosejima generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-2.4 km (6,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and sometimes drifted SE. Explosions were also detected on 5 and 7 March.
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Based on JMA notices and satellite-image analyses, the Tokyo VAAC reported an explosion at Suwanosejima on 6 January.
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