Sakurajima Volcano in Southern Japan Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 3.4 km
Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima City, southern Japan, erupted again on April 11, 2026, with an ash plume reaching 3,400 meters. This was its second eruption in four months. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that this eruption helped relieve accumulated crustal deformation pressure within the volcano. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported it as the first large-scale eruption since December 13 last year.
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TOKYO, April 13 (CNA) -- Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima City, southern Japan, erupted again, marking its second eruption in four months, sending a large plume of ash several kilometers into the sky.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated that Sakurajima volcano erupted after noon on the 11th, with the ash plume rising to a maximum height of 3,400 meters. Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes.
According to Yomiuri Shimbun, this eruption is the first large-scale eruption since December 13 last year.
The JMA noted that this eruption helped relieve most of the crustal deformation pressure that had accumulated within the volcano.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated that Sakurajima volcano erupted after noon on the 11th, with the ash plume rising to a maximum height of 3,400 meters. Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes.
According to Yomiuri Shimbun, this eruption is the first large-scale eruption since December 13 last year.
The JMA noted that this eruption helped relieve most of the crustal deformation pressure that had accumulated within the volcano.