The Sakurajima volcano erupted in Japan, sending ash soaring up to 2,000 metres above the crater. Authorities confirmed that the volcanic activity occurred on Thursday, May 22, at around 8:54 am. This ...

Based on analysis of data points including seismic activity and crustal movements, the agency later said that a large-scale eruption was not imminent on Sakurajima. The volcano erupted Sunday at ...

Witnesses also reported a rare display of volcanic lightning, illuminating the darkened skies as the eruption unfolded. Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes, with a history of ...

The Sakurajima volcano, one of Japan's most active volcanoes ... a video from the agency capturing the flames from the eruption. The meteorological agency issued a Level 5 alert, the highest ...

Ash, searing gas and large rocks spewed from Sakurajima volcano, one of Japan’s most ... Here are some images from the eruption.

Japan's Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 ... Sponsor Message The agency said it has raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five and about 120 ...

Japan's meteorological agency raised the emergency alert to the highest level. An eruption of the Sakurajima volcano in Japan has raised emergency alerts of their highest levels and prompted ...

a meteorological agency official in charge of volcano watch. He also advised residents to close curtains and stay away from windows, which could break by the force of an eruption. Sakurajima, on ...

Sakurajima volcano in Japan marked its 500th eruption of the year with an impressive pyrotechnic display on Sunday (Aug. 18) at 4:31 p.m. local time. The island volcano unleashed a pyroclastic ...

An hour later, it began erupting. MORE: Eruption of Japan's Sakurajima volcano prompts evacuation orders for nearby residents According to IMO, a volcanic fissure eruption about 100 to 200 meters ...

Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 ... The agency said it has raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five and about 120 residents in two ...

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the volcano erupted around 8:05 p ...