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Suwanose-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) activity update

Wed, 10 Sep 2014, 15:58 | BY: T
Ash plume from an eruption of Suwanosejima last evening (JMA webcam)
Ash plume from an eruption of Suwanosejima last evening (JMA webcam)
A small ash eruption occurred yesterday evening. An ash plume rose to approx 2 km altitude.

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Wed, 3 Sep 2014, 06:00

Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 September-9 September 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)

Tokyo VAAC released ash advisories for Suwanosejima during 3-4 and 9 September based on JMA reports. Ash drifted NE and N at 1,800-5,500 m (6,000-18,000 ft) a.s.l. on 3 September. ... Read all
Sun, 31 Aug 2014, 16:57

Suwanosejima volcano (Tokara Islands, Japan): new eruptions

Ash plume from an explosion at Suwanose-jima volcano (Tokara Islands, Japan)
The volcano has entered a more active phase again. Several (strombolian-type) explosions and phases of constant ash venting have occurred since yesterday, producing ash plumes of 1-2 km height. ... Read all
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stratovolcano 799 m/ 2,621 ft
Ryukyu Islands (Japan), 29.64°N / 129.72°E
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Suwanose-jima volcano eruptions:
2004 (Oct) - ongoing: intermittent strombolian-type activity
Since 1949: essentially continuous activity
2000 (Dec) - Jul 2004 (Jul): strombolian activity, 1999 (Jan-Feb, June), 1996 (Dec) - 1997 (Apr), 1949-96, 1940, 1938, 1934 (?), 1925, 1921-22, 1915 (?), 1914 (?), 1889, 1885, 1884, 1877, 1813-14 (sub-plinian Bunka eruption), around 1600 AD (large explosive eruption)
Typical eruption style
explosive, strombolian