The Japan Meteorological Agency says large-scale eruptions are not imminent on Sakurajima in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
The agency's prediction is based on its analysis of seismic activity, crustal movements and other data after the volcano erupted shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday.
The agency said it raised the volcanic alert to the highest level of five after confirming that large volcanic rocks had flown more than 2.5 kilometers.
The agency's prediction is based on its analysis of seismic activity, crustal movements and other data after the volcano erupted shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday.
The agency said it raised the volcanic alert to the highest level of five after confirming that large volcanic rocks had flown more than 2.5 kilometers.
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Japan Meteorological Agency maintains no immediate large-scale eruption on Sakurajima in Kagoshima; prediction based on seismic activity, crustal movements data post-Sunday eruption. Volcanic alert raised to highest level due to 2.5km rock flight confirmed. No threat of imminent major eruption
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220725_02/
Date: July 25, 2022
Created: 2022/07/25 07:38
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:46
Last Read: 2022/07/25 07:38