Asama volcano (Honshu, Japan): increased seismic activity
Fri, 26 Jun 2020, 07:20
07:20 AM | BY: MARTIN
Asama volcano today (image: Asama Live)
Since 20 June the seismic activity on the west flank of the volcano continues at fluctuating levels. On 24 and 25 June the seismic station records 59 and 69 volcano-tectonic earthquakes, respectively.
An eruption could occur with no warning.
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 26 June 2020
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