PVMBG recorded an explosion that generated emissions of gas and steam plumes with ash content. Ash plumes reached 13,000 ft (3,962 m) altitude and drifted NE. Lava flows continue to be active on the south-southeast slopes of the volcano. Incandescent material is being ejected above Seloko Jongring crater and caused avalanches of material. The Alert Level remained at 2. The warning bulletin…
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…