Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): strong explosion yesterday; first since Jun 2020

A new episode of explosive activity of the volcano is likely expected as the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) recorded a relatively strong explosion on 9 August at 05:38 local time. The last eruption occurred on 28 June. A powerful explosion occurred from Minamidake summit crater that generated a white and brown-grey ash plume which rose 16,404 ft (5,000 m) above the summit and drifted…

Volcanic activity worldwide 9 Aug 2020: Fuego volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Dukono, Kerinci, Reven…

Nishino-shima (Volcano Islands, Japan): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 and is moving at 10 kts in S direction. The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:09/1720Z to 13000 ft (4000 m) Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (9 Aug)…