Intense explosions accompanied by volcanic ash at Japanese Sakurajima volcano

by Joseph Saraceno

sakurajimaJMA reported that three explosions from Showa Crater at Aira Caldera’s Sakurajima volcano ejected tephra as far as 800 m during January 19 – 23.

Incandescence from the crater was visible at night on January 22. Inflation continued to be detected.

Tokyo VAAC reported that on January 23 plumes rose to altitudes of 3 – 4.9 km a.s.l. and drifted SE. During January 24 – 27 plumes rose to altitudes of 1.8 – 3 km a.s.l. and drifted SE, E, NE, and N. MORE