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 ...

Japanese authorities immediately issued volcanic alerts and warned of possible ashfall in nearby areas.

Over the past half century, Japan has been hit by many volcanic eruptions, but scientifically those were only considered to ...

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 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 ...

The volcano, named Sakurajima, is located on the southwestern island of Kyushu, about 600 miles from Tokyo. It’s one of the Japan’s most active volcanoes. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

Japan's Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, sending a towering column of ash nearly two miles into the sky. Spectacular timelapse footage captured the powerful moment. Local ...

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 ...