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Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): abundant ash emissions followed strong bursting today

Vigorous bursting produced heavy ash emissions from Aira caldera today (image: JMA)

The explosive eruption at the volcano continues.

A vigorous bursting of dense grey ash emissions occurred from Aira caldera at 13:15 local time today. The continuous eruption lasted about 10 minutes, generating an ash-rich billowing column to estimated 7,000 ft (2,100 m) in the southwest direction.
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 9 May 2023