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Subscribe to RSSHere are a few images of the volcano Shinmoedake, which we posted about yesterday on PhotoBlog. AP story below.
Kyodo / Reuters
Shinmoedake peak erupts between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, in this aerial view taken, Jan. 28. Ash and rocks fell across a wide swathe of southern Japan straddling the prefectures of Miyazaki and Kagoshima on Thursday, as one of Mount Kirishima's many calderas erupted, prompting authorities to raise alert levels and call on for an evacuation of all residents within a 2 km radius of the volcano.
Takaharu Town Office via Reuters
Shinmoedake peak erupts, as seen from Takaharu Town Office, Miyazaki prefecture early morning, Jan. 27. Ash and rocks fell across a wide swathe of southern Japan straddling the prefectures of Miyazaki and Kagoshima on Thursday, as one of Mount Kirishima's many calderas erupted, prompting authorities to raise alert levels and call on for an evacuation of all residents within 2 km (1.2 miles) radius of the volcano. Picture taken by long exposure.
Shohei Izumi/Yomiuri / Reuters
Shinmoedake peak erupts between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, as seen in this aerial view taken Jan. 28. Ash and rocks fell across a wide swathe of southern Japan straddling the prefectures of Miyazaki and Kagoshima on Thursday, as one of Mount Kirishima's many calderas erupted, prompting authorities to raise alert levels and call on for an evacuation of all residents within a 2 km radius of the volcano.
TOKYO — A volcano in southern Japan has repeatedly erupted, spewing large amounts of ash and smoke over nearby towns, grounding flights and causing health concerns.
Television footage showed residents scooping up thick ash from streets as the 4,662-foot (1,421-meter) volcano Shinmoedake shot out soot for a third day Friday.
Nobody has been injured in the eruption, but the Japan Meteorological Agency has restricted access to the mountain.
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Can't imagine anyone wanting to get too close to smoldering ash, toxic sulphuric fumes or exploding molten rock. Hope the residents in the affected area are safely evacuated and theirs homes escape any damage or loss of property.