1. Mount Shinmoedake in southwestern Japan has erupted again, with smoke reaching up to 5,500 meters.
- This is the first time since July 3 that the ash plume was more than 5,000 meters high.
- The local meteorological observatory has maintained an alert level of 3, advising people not to approach the volcano.
2. Volcanic ash has been confirmed in neighboring municipalities.
- Authorities are urging people to be on alert for volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within designated areas.
- They also advise against unnecessary outings and driving in areas where ash falls are expected.
3. Quick removal of ash is important, as even a little rainfall could cause sediment disasters.
- This comes from the assessment of an expert on the situation.
- This is the first time since July 3 that the ash plume was more than 5,000 meters high.
- The local meteorological observatory has maintained an alert level of 3, advising people not to approach the volcano.
2. Volcanic ash has been confirmed in neighboring municipalities.
- Authorities are urging people to be on alert for volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within designated areas.
- They also advise against unnecessary outings and driving in areas where ash falls are expected.
3. Quick removal of ash is important, as even a little rainfall could cause sediment disasters.
- This comes from the assessment of an expert on the situation.
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Summary
Mount Shinmoedake in southwestern Japan has experienced a new eruption, with ash plumes reaching up to 5,500 meters. Authorities have maintained an alert level of 3, advising people not to approach the volcano and warning about possible volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within designated areas.