The Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory reported that volcanic ash reached an altitude of 3 kilometers—high enough to raise concerns for whom?

Volcanic ash from Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, Japan, rises to 3,000 meters

On the evening of the 30th, a volcanic eruption occurred at Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture, with an ash plume reaching a height of 3,000 meters.

According to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory, at 7:49 p.m. on the 30th, large volcanic fragments were ejected from the crater and scattered up to approximately 800 meters around the Hachimoku area. This marks the 33rd eruption this year at Sakurajima and the first time since August 2 that ash has reached an altitude of 3,000 meters.

The Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory noted signs of slight ground swelling prior to the eruption, which appeared to have subsided during the event.

The alert level for Sakurajima remains at Level 3, with restrictions still in place for access to surrounding areas.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1880551902753099/

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