Get our newsletter!     Volcano Calendar 2019: We're proud to present our 2019 volcano calendar: 13 different and attractive images of volcanoes, volcanic landscapes and phenomena taken during volcano tours over the past few years.  Volcano Discoveries: "One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published.  VolcanoAdventures: Our professional team of volcanologists and photographers offers unique travel opportunities: volcano expeditions, photo tours, and relaxed walking & study tours.  The Volcano Adventure Guide: Excellent information and background for anyone wishing to visit active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. The book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world. Guaranteed tours: : spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out Random pictures | |   Image satellite du volcan Sakura Jima (c) Google Earth View 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 | ReportsSakurajima volcano videosSakurajima volcano books | ToursSakurajima 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 nearbySakurajima volcano toursSakurajima Volcano Special (5-days volcano expedition to observe Sakurajima volcano's activity from close) Latest satellite images  Sakurajima volcano newsSakurajima volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20170902/2302Z FL100 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/2250ZSaturday Sep 02, 2017 23:15 PM |
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: FVFE01 at 23:13 UTC, 02/09/17 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20170902/2313Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: SAKURAJIMA [AIRA CALDERA] 282080 PSN: N3136 E13039 AREA: JAPAN SUMMIT ELEV: 1117M ADVISORY NR: 2017/232 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8 JMA AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTED AT 20170902/2302Z FL100 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/2250Z OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL100 280/10KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES= Previous newsSaturday, Sep 02, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Friday, Sep 01, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Thursday, Aug 31, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Monday, Aug 28, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Saturday, Aug 26, 2017 During the past week, the activity of the volcano has changed to near-continuous strombolian-type explosions now, very different from the previously typical activity, characterized by intermittent (few per day), but rather strong vulcanian explosions. ...
[more]More on VolcanoDiscovery: Current activity of Bardarbunga volcano, Iceland: An intense seismic crisis started at Bárdarbunga volcano on 16 August 2014 and is continuing at the time of writing (23 Aug). It may or may not lead to a volcanic eruption, possibly under the Vatnajökull ice cap. Follow updates as news come in!  Eruption from close: On 17 Oct, explosions were particularly violent at Anak Krakatau. We show a series of images of a spectacular explosion captured from close range by boat.  Igneous or magmatic rocks: The most primitive rock type forms when magma (molten rock) solidifies - either inside the earth (plutonic rocks) or during volcanic eruptions (volcanic rocks). A short overview.  Live webcams of Bardarbunga volcano: Watch live webcam image, seismic and other real-time data in real time. If the large Icelandic volcanic erupts, you could follow the activity here. |
