Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): relatively strong eruption

On 2 May at 06:00 local time, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that explosive activity continues from the active crater with near-constant emissions of ash generated by the vigorous explosion. Dense dark ash plume reached approx. 9,000 ft (2,743 m) altitude. Volcanic ash is dispersed towards the north. Blocks were ejected as far as 1,968-2,952 ft (600-900 m) away from Minamidake…