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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: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5)
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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
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Sakurajima volcano news
Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 21:00
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 20:53 UTC, 15/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 08:45
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 08:34 UTC, 15/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 01:00
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 15 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 00:50 UTC, 15/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Mon, 14 Oct 2019, 08:45
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 08:35 UTC, 14/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Mon, 14 Oct 2019, 01:00
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 14 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 00:43 UTC, 14/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Sun, 13 Oct 2019, 12:15
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 13 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 12:07 UTC, 13/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Sun, 13 Oct 2019, 06:00
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 and is moving at 10 kts in NE direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Sat, 12 Oct 2019, 23:00
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 22:50 UTC, 12/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Sat, 12 Oct 2019, 15:15
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 11000 ft (3400 m) altitude or flight level 110 and is moving at 25 kts in SE direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Sat, 12 Oct 2019, 08:00
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 12 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 07:50 UTC, 12/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
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Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 22:00
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 21:47 UTC, 11/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 12:00
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 11:50 UTC, 11/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 00:15
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 11 Oct 2019 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019, 18:15
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019, 12:15
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 15 kts in W direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019, 06:15
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 10 Oct 2019, 00:15
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 10 Oct 2019 Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction. ...moreThe full report is as follows: [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019, 18:00
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 17:55 UTC, 09/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 9 Oct 2019, 09:15
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 9 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 09:04 UTC, 09/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 8 Oct 2019, 16:45
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 8 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 16:40 UTC, 08/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
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Mon, 7 Oct 2019, 05:15
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 7 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 05:11 UTC, 07/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Sat, 5 Oct 2019, 20:30
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 5 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 20:26 UTC, 05/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019, 16:15
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 2 Oct 2019 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVFE01 at 16:04 UTC, 02/10/19 from RJTD [ less] [ read all]
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