Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 May-10 May 2022 (Continuing Activity)

Thu, 12 May 2022, 05:38

05:38 AM | BY: VN

JMA reported that eruptive activity continued to be recorded at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater during 2-9 May. Eruption plumes rose as high as 1.3 km above the crater rim; no explosions were recorded. Crater incandescence was occasionally visible during 2-6 May and ash fell in Toshima village (3.5 km SSW).
The Alert Level remained at 3 and the public was warned to stay 2 km away from the crater.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2022. Report on Suwanosejima. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 4 May-10 May 2022. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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