Nishinoshima volcano (Pacific Ocean, Japan): strong ash emissions yesterday

Constant ash-rich column from Nishinoshima volcano yesterday (image: Sentinel 2)

Constant ash-rich column from Nishinoshima volcano yesterday (image: Sentinel 2)

The explosive eruption at the volcano continues.

Continuing strong ash emissions at the volcano have been observed via satellite image yesterday.

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo detected a dense ash plume that rose to an altitude of 12,000 ft (3,700 m) moving NW.