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Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): sporadic ash emissions

Wed, 16 Sep 2020, 07:24

Gas, steam and ash content from Sakurajima volcano yesterday (image: JMA)

The activity of the volcano is characterized by occasional ash emissions. ...more read all

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200914/2310Z FL070 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 14/2310Z

Mon, 14 Sep 2020, 23:30

Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 14 Sep 2020

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): constant glow

Thu, 10 Sep 2020, 08:34

Glow and emissions of gas from Sakurajima volcano today (image: Sakurajima)

Visible glow at night, as can be seen in the image, and near-constant emissions of gas and small amounts of ash suggest continued rise of fresh magma probably accumulating as a lava dome in the inner summit crater. ...more

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): two explosions today

Fri, 4 Sep 2020, 08:42

Eruption from Sakurajima volcano today (image: JMA)

Explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels. ...more read all

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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200904/0327Z FL090 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 04/0320Z

Fri, 4 Sep 2020, 03:45

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200903/2010Z FL080 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 03/2010Z

Thu, 3 Sep 2020, 20:45

Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 3 Sep 2020

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): occasional small explosions

Fri, 28 Aug 2020, 09:21

Steam emissions from Sakurajima volcano today (image: JMA)

The activity of the volcano continues at low levels characterized by sporadic very small eruptions from Minamidake summit crater. ...more read all

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20200815/0704Z 12NM SE OF RJFK FL060 STNR REPORTED

Sat, 15 Aug 2020, 07:45

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

Mon, 10 Aug 2020, 08:53

Double-coloured ash plume from Sakurajima volcano on 9 August (image: JMA)

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. ...more read all

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.

Sun, 9 Aug 2020, 06:00

Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 9 Aug 2020

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Get our newsletter! Try our free app! Android \| iOS version Our New Book Volcano Discoveries: "One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published. Volcano Tours Our expert volcanologists and photographers offer unique travel experiences: volcano expeditions, photo tours, and relaxed walking & study tours. Guaranteed tours 10-18 Oct 2020: From Stromboli to Etna - Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy) 7-16 Dec 2020: Magic Minutes: Chile Solar Eclipse 2020 - Chile : spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out		Explosion list (latest) Explosion list 2018 Explosion list 2017 Explosion list 2016 Explosion list 2015 Explosion list 2014 Explosion list 2013 Explosion list 2012 Image satellite du volcan Sakura Jima (c) Google Earth View Send Volcano Report Sakurajima volcano Sakurajima (also spelled Sakurashima or Sakura-jima, 桜島 in Japanese) volcano in southern Kyushu is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and one of the few that are at present in constant (persistant) activity. Its ongoing typical activity range from strong strombolian to large ash explosions every 4-24 hours. The volcano is located across Kagoshima Bay only 8 km east of the city of Kagoshima with a population of half a million. Sakurajima's eruptive history has been recorded since the 8th century. It has frequently deposited ash on Kagoshima, and due to its explosive potential, considered a very dangerous volcano and closely monitored. The largest historical eruptions of Sakurajima took place during 1471-76 and in 1914. stratovolcano 1117 m / 3,665 ft Kyushu, Japan, 31.59°N / 130.66°E Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Sakurajima webcams / live data \| Reports Sakurajima volcano videos Sakurajima volcano books \| Tours Sakurajima volcano eruptions: 1955-ongoing, 1954(?), 1950, 1948, 1946, 1942, 1941, 1940, 1939, 1938, 1935, 1914-15, 1899(?), 1860, 1799, 1797, 1794, 1792, 1791, 1790, 1785, 1783, 1782, 1779-81, 1756, 1749, 1742, 1706, 1678, 1670(?), 1642, 1478, 1471-76, 1468, 778, 766, 764, 716-18, 712(?), 708 Typical eruption style: Explosive Last earthquakes nearby Sakurajima volcano tours Sakurajima Volcano Special (5-day volcano expedition to observe Sakurajima volcano's activity from close) Latest satellite images Sentinel hub \| Landsat 8 Sakurajima volcano news latest (Jun-Sep 2020) \| May 2020 \| Apr 2020 \| archive Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): sporadic ash emissions Wed, 16 Sep 2020, 07:24 Gas, steam and ash content from Sakurajima volcano yesterday (image: JMA) The activity of the volcano is characterized by occasional ash emissions. ...more The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)and Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) detected emissions of gas and steam plumes with ash content yesterday. The plumes rose 3,280 ft (1,000 m) above the summit crater and were dispersed towards the east direction. Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 16 September 2020 [less] read all Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200914/2310Z FL070 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 14/2310Z Mon, 14 Sep 2020, 23:30 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 14 Sep 2020 Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): constant glow Thu, 10 Sep 2020, 08:34 Glow and emissions of gas from Sakurajima volcano today (image: Sakurajima) Visible glow at night, as can be seen in the image, and near-constant emissions of gas and small amounts of ash suggest continued rise of fresh magma probably accumulating as a lava dome in the inner summit crater. ...more 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. [less] Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): two explosions today Fri, 4 Sep 2020, 08:42 Eruption from Sakurajima volcano today (image: JMA) Explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels. ...more One smaller and one moderate explosion occurred at 05:10 and 12:27 local time today. An ash plumes reached 8,000 ft (2,438 m) and 9,000 ft (2,743 m) altitude and drifted NE and NW, respectively. The plumes contain small amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Eruption from Sakurajima volcano this morning (image: JMA) [less] read all to top Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200904/0327Z FL090 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 04/0320Z Fri, 4 Sep 2020, 03:45 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200903/2010Z FL080 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 03/2010Z Thu, 3 Sep 2020, 20:45 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 3 Sep 2020 Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): occasional small explosions Fri, 28 Aug 2020, 09:21 Steam emissions from Sakurajima volcano today (image: JMA) The activity of the volcano continues at low levels characterized by sporadic very small eruptions from Minamidake summit crater. ...more The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) recorded small amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions that reached to a 700 tonnes/day. Low-level seismicity continues including periods of low amplitude tremor and 6 earthquakes during 24-28 August. Nevertheless a flux of magma still continues to rise inside the volcano's conduits. [less] read all Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20200815/0704Z 12NM SE OF RJFK FL060 STNR REPORTED Sat, 15 Aug 2020, 07:45 to top Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): strong explosion yesterday; first since Jun 2020 Mon, 10 Aug 2020, 08:53 Double-coloured ash plume from Sakurajima volcano on 9 August (image: JMA) 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. ...more 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 northeast. The double-coloured ash plume is caused by the difference in the amount of volcanic ash. Ashfall is reported in Kagoshima City, Aira City, Kirishima City, Yusui Town, Miyazaki Prefecture and parts of Kumamoto Prefecture. [less] read all Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. Sun, 9 Aug 2020, 06:00 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 9 Aug 2020 Show more news Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200808/2038Z OVER FL070 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 08/2030Z Sat, 8 Aug 2020, 21:00 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 8 Aug 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200628/0907Z FL060 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG: 28/0900Z Sun, 28 Jun 2020, 09:30 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 28 Jun 2020 to top Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200623/2035Z FL070 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 23/2030Z Tue, 23 Jun 2020, 21:00 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 23 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. Wed, 10 Jun 2020, 12:00 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200610/0219Z OVER FL070 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 10/0210Z Wed, 10 Jun 2020, 02:30 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 10 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20200609/0931Z 25NM S OF RJFK FL070 STNR REPORTED Tue, 9 Jun 2020, 10:30 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 9 Jun 2020 to top Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200608/1636Z FL090 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 08/1620Z Mon, 8 Jun 2020, 17:00 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200608/1035Z OVER FL060 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG: 08/1020Z Mon, 8 Jun 2020, 10:45 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 8 Jun 2020 Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): emissions to 11,000 ft Mon, 8 Jun 2020, 07:22 Dispersed volcanic ash from Sakurajima volcano on 4 June (image: Sakurajima webcam) The activity of the volcano continues at high levels. ...more On 5 June at 02:10 local time Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo recorded another vigorous eruption that generated a dense dark ash plume, which reached approx. 11,000 ft (3,352 m) altitude. Blocks were ejected as far as 2 km away from the crater. Incandescence continues to be observed from the crater and caused avalanches of material. [less] read all Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200608/0045Z FL080 EXTD W OBS VA DTG: 08/0040Z Mon, 8 Jun 2020, 01:00 to top Show more news Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200607/1054Z FL080 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 07/1040Z Sun, 7 Jun 2020, 11:15 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200607/0100Z FL080 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 07/0050Z Sun, 7 Jun 2020, 01:15 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 7 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200606/1424Z OVER FL070 EXTD W OBS VA DTG: 06/1410Z Sat, 6 Jun 2020, 14:45 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 6 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200606/0241Z FL090 EXTD W OBS VA DTG: 06/0230Z Sat, 6 Jun 2020, 03:00 to top Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200605/1423Z OVER FL090 STNR OBS VA DTG: 05/1410Z Fri, 5 Jun 2020, 14:45 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 5 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200605/0050Z FL080 STNR OBS VA DTG: 05/0040Z Fri, 5 Jun 2020, 01:15 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200604/1630Z OVER FL110 STNR OBS VA DTG: 04/1610Z Thu, 4 Jun 2020, 16:45 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 4 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200604/0738Z OVER FL070 STNR OBS VA DTG: 04/0730Z Thu, 4 Jun 2020, 07:45 to top Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): summit cone with glowing lava bombs Thu, 4 Jun 2020, 07:19 Glow generated by incandescent material from Sakurajima volcano today (image: @VolcanoYTz/twitter) The activity of the volcano continues at moderate to high levels. Another powerful explosion occurred this night at 03:00 local time that generated a dense dark ash plume, which reached approx. 9,000 ft (2,743 m) altitude and drifted E. ...more Incandescent material is ejected above the crater that caused avalanches of material and glow over the summit. 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. Glow from Sakurajima volcano today (image: Sakurajima webcam) [less] read all Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200603/1759Z OVER FL090 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 03/1800Z Wed, 3 Jun 2020, 18:30 Show more news Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200603/1151Z OVER FL050 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 03/1140Z Wed, 3 Jun 2020, 12:15 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 3 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200602/2034Z VA CLD UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG: 02/2020Z Tue, 2 Jun 2020, 20:45 to top Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200602/1345Z OVER FL070 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1340Z Tue, 2 Jun 2020, 14:00 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 2 Jun 2020 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20200601/1928Z OVER FL060 STNR OBS VA DTG: 01/1920Z Mon, 1 Jun 2020, 19:45 Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20200601/0437Z OVER FL140 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 01/0430Z Mon, 1 Jun 2020, 05:00 Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 1 Jun 2020 latest (Jun-Sep 2020) \| May 2020 \| Apr 2020 \| archive More on VolcanoDiscovery: Dallol Dallol hot springs: One of the most bizarre landscapes on earth: Dallol is a vast and very active hydrothermal field creating a colorful array of hot springs, small geysers, salt towers, colorful lakes and ponds in the middle of the deepest part of the Danakil desert and the Karum salt lake. 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