Steaming and small ash emissions from Kirishima volcano on 2 July (image: @WeatherMonitors/x.com)
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that no further eruptive events were detected since the last strong explosion on 22 June.
Only steam-gas-laden plumes with minor amounts of ash has been continuing over the past few days from the crater. The plume rose more than 400 meters above the summit.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 3 July 2025
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