The occasional vulcanian-type explosive eruption of the volcano continues.
A strong explosion occurred at the volcano from its Aira caldera at about 16:20 local time today.
The eruption generated a dense ash plume, which reached approx. 7,000 ft (2,100 m) altitude and drifted SE.
Magma is being stored in magma chamber within the Aira caldera where continues to accumulate in the long-term period.
The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs and pyroclastic flows could affect an area of about 2 km distance from the main crater.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 13 February 2022
The explosion at Sakurajima volcano today (source: @DavidHe11952876/twitter)
February 13, 2022, ~ Explosion ~ Sakurajima Volcano, Japan #volcano #sakurajima #japan 16:20 JST pic.twitter.com/7G5xIhZYtI
— Volcano Time-Lapse (@DavidHe11952876) February 13, 2022