[23] Sakurajima is a modern active vent of the same Aira caldera volcano. ... Japan. Located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay, Sakurajima is the area's most prominent geographic feature, having an elevation of 1117 meters and a circumf… Its first eruption in recorded history was in 963 AD. stratovolcano 1117 m / 3,665 ft Kyushu, Japan, 31.59°N / 130.66°E Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Sakurajima webcams / live data | Reports Volcano videos Books Sakurajima volcano eruptions: Friday's eruption of Japan's Mount Sakurajima volcano sent a plume of ash 3.4 miles into the air. Volcanic smoke billows from Mount Sakurajima in Kagoshima, Japan, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Mt. Researcher, journalist and editor of The Watchers. The event was recorded by several BRAMON (Bramon Brazilian Meteor Observation Network) cameras as well as residents. Finally saw some activity at #Sakurajima #volcano after a few months of passive emissions! Kagoshima is the wonderful place to enjoy great scenery, delicious food and warm-hearted … You will be amazed at the large scale of eruption. The mountain is in a part of Kagoshima Bay known as Kinkō-wan. Sakurajima in southwestern Japan may erupt on a large scale, given recent data analysis, a weather agency panel said Tuesday. The waterspout remained out to the sea, as the thunderstorm it was attached to moved westward toward Venezuela. Sakura-jima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, is a post-caldera cone of the Aira caldera at the northern half of Kagoshima Bay. The eruption buried the gate with volcanic ash. Only four kilometers from active volcano Sakurajima, Kagoshima City combines a stunning vista with rich local history, excellent food and drink, and vibrant nightlife. [15], In light of the dangers it presents to nearby populations, Sakurajima was designated a Decade Volcano in 1991, identifying it as worthy of particular study as part of the United Nations' International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. [7] This showed that Sakurajima draws its magma from the same magma reservoir that fed the ancient caldera-forming eruption. Earlier eruptions built the white sand highlands in the region. 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The volcano, located 49km (30 miles) from the Sendai nuclear plant, is also close to Kagoshima, a city of 600,000. Elaina is expected to make landfall in southern Lebanon on Thursday morning (LT), December 17 with winds of 50 km/h (31... A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Mindanao, Philippines at 23:21 UTC on December 15, 2020 (07:21 LT, December 16). Posted by Teo BlaÅ¡ković on December 2, 2020 at 16:23 UTC (17 days ago) Category: Volcanoes. Sakurajima (桜島) is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and the symbol of Kagoshima. The season's most powerful cold air mass is bringing remarkably heavy snow to wide swaths of Japan on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Sakurajima first erupted about 13,000 years ago inside a much older volcanic crater. The former island is part of the city of Kagoshima. [17], On 10 March 2009, Sakurajima erupted, sending debris up to 2 km (1.2 mi). The most recent paroxysmal episodes occurred at the Voragine crater in December 2015 and May 2016. Sakurajima Volcano – Located in front of the city of Kagoshima, Sakurajima is home to one of Japan’s largest volcanoes.With its explosive eruptions, it is the most active volcano in Japan and you will even see smoke coming out of its crater several times a day. A new episode of explosive activity of the volcano is likely expected as the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) recorded a relatively strong explosion on 9 August at 05:38 local time. The Aira caldera in the northern half of Kagoshima Bay contains the post-caldera Sakurajima volcano, one of Japan's most active. For its eponymous giant white radish, see, View of Sakurajima from mainland Kagoshima, 2009. The big tree (sea fig) tells you the long elapse of time after the eruption in 1914. Lava flows are rare in Japan—because the silica content of the magmas is high, explosive eruptions are far more common[14]—but the lava flows at Sakurajima continued for months. Eruption of the voluminous Ito pyroclastic flow accompanied formation of the 17 x 23 km (10.5 x 14.3 miles) caldera about 22 000 years ago. [7] pic.twitter.com/0xnZmjaAll. The island grew, engulfing several smaller islands nearby, and eventually became connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Lava flows filled the narrow strait between the island and the mainland, turning it into a peninsula. Sakurajima's activity became more prominent in 1955, and the volcano has been erupting almost constantly ever since. An eruption had been expected following a series of smaller explosions over the weekend. The snow was falling at an unprecedented rate over parts of Japan this week, stranding more than 2 000 vehicles and forcing authorities to deploy the military to help trapped people. [19], In 2011 and 2012, Sakurajima experienced several significant eruptions; volcanic activity continued into 2013. Sakurajima is in the 25 km (15 mi)-wide Aira caldera, which formed in an enormous "blow-out-and-cave-in" eruption around 22,000 years ago. Eruption of the voluminous Ito pyroclastic flow accompanied formation of the 17 x 23 km (10.5 x 14.3 miles) caldera about 22 000 years ago. The largest historical eruption took place during 1471-76. During the last stages of the eruption, emptying of the underlying magma chamber sank the centre of the Aira Caldera by about 60 cm (24 in). An ash plume rose to an … [3] It is the most active volcano in Japan. [10], Volcanic activity at Kita-dake ended around 4,900 years ago: later eruptions have been centered on Minami-dake. In Pennsylvania, Williamsport Regional Airport... More than 30 000 earthquakes have been registered in the Bransfield Strait, an ocean channel between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, since the end of August 2020, according to the University of Chile. The Sakurajima volcano is composed of Beiyue, Zhongyue and Nanyue. [7] The eruption partly inspired a 1914 movie, The Wrath of the Gods, centering on a family curse that ostensibly causes the eruption. The volcano smokes constantly, and minor eruptions often take place multiple times per day. It is not thought there was any damage caused. The city conducts regular evacuation drills, and a number of shelters have been built where people can take refuge from falling volcanic debris. It is a symbolic representation of Kagoshima. Japan's Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Sending Ash Plume Sky High Duration: 00:52 4/7/2020 Japan’s Mount Sakurajima erupted on April 6, sending ash spiralling into the sky above Kagoshima. Although Japan’s Sakura-jima volcano is one of the most active in the world, it rarely makes headlines. No comments yet. EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 44 km (27 miles), PHIVOLCS M6.2 at 16 km... Intense Strombolian activity continues at Etna's Southeast Crater since December 13, 2020. The resulting caldera is over 20 km (12 mi) across. Depart Kagoshima port with the guide and driver, take a 15-minute ferry ride to the volcanic island of Sakurajima – one of the most active volcanoes of Japan and the symbol of Kagoshima dominating the sea with its mountain often topped by smoke. After the concert, a statue showing Nagabuchi screaming with a guitar was installed on the site of the concert. The most recent eruption started on November 12, 2019. Part of the eruptive column was obscured by a meteorological cloud, making height estimate difficult. [12], The 1914 eruption began on January 11. Sakurajima volcano (Japan): news & eruption updates. It is one of the world's great active volcanoes at 1,117 meters tall and 50km around. On September 13, 2016 a team of experts from Bristol University and the Sakurajima Volcano Research Centre in Japan suggested that the volcano could have a major eruption within 30 years; since then two eruptions have occurred.[5]. This volcano has more than 600 minor volcanic eruptions each year. At least five fatalities were reported during the onslaught of Tropical Depression "Vicky" in the Philippines on Saturday, December 19, 2020 -- the storm is forecast to make landfall over the central portion of Palawan on Saturday night, and intensify into... An unusually large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Paria, off Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at around 14:50 LT on Friday, December 19, 2020. [29], This article is about the volcano. City in the Shadow of the Volcano Rising up from Kagoshima Bay, the peaks of Sakurajima form the dramatic backdrop to the city of Kagoshima, just 4 kilometers away. In the quiet, beautiful area of Southern Japan just on the edge of Kagoshima, sits the Sakurajima volcano. One or two small explosions typically occur every few days, with effects no greater than a light dusting of ash on the surrounding cities.. On August 18, 2013, a large eruption sent ash 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) above Kagoshima … Sakurajima from a ferry in Kagoshima Bay, 2019-07-01. Parts of Kagoshima Bay became significantly shallower, and it made tides higher.[7]. The image that appears on your comment is your Gravatar. 2020. Sakurajima is a stratovolcano. Almost all residents had left the island in the previous days; several large earthquakes had warned them that an eruption was imminent. stratovolcano 1117 m / 3,665 ft Kyushu, Japan, 31.59°N / 130.66°E Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Sakurajima webcams / live data | Reports Volcano videos Books Sakurajima volcano eruptions: Mount Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture may erupt on a large scale, given recent data analysis, a weather agency panel has said. The frequency of eruptions at Minamidake summit crater in Kagoshima Prefecture has been on the decrease while the volume of volcanic ashes remains unchanged, meaning the … [7] Several hundred cubic kilometres of ash and pumice were ejected, causing the magma chamber underneath the erupting vents to collapse. After a few months of low-level activity, a strong explosion took place at Japan's Sakurajima volcano at 02:55 UTC on December 2, 2020. Its central location makes it the perfect hub for exploring both mainland Kagoshima and its surrounding islands. [7] A volcanic ash advisory for aviation was issued by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) at 0743 UTC, showing the ash cloud to be stationary and reaching FL100 (10,000 feet).[28]. Its summit has three peaks, Kita-dake (northern peak), Naka-dake (central peak) and Minami-dake (southern peak) which is active now. 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[8] It is about 8 km (5 mi) south of the centre of the caldera. Meteorologists said the snow is falling at an unprecedented rate due to the combination of unseasonably cold Siberian air and... A major winter storm is expected to significantly impact much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday into Thursday, December 16 into 17, 2020. [20] It is the most active volcano in Japan. Underneath this beautiful, picturesque area lies a hidden danger - a danger that could cause the end of humanity.,Related posts: View Sakurajima in all its Glory: Choosing the Best Bus Tour Mount Unzen: A Brief Introduction to Japan’s Deadliest Mountain Japan… There's an observation platform in Kagoshima that you can get to by bus for a fantastic view of this natural ... We hoped to see Sakurajima, an active volcano, erupting about 1000 times per year, just across the bay from Kagoshima. In 2004, Nagabuchi held an all-night-concert [ja] at a quarry of Sakurajima that attracted an audience of 75,000. No... A line of severe storms struck central Argentina on Friday, December 18, 2020, producing a massive sandstorm, powerful winds, and hail. Sakurajima was also the name of Japanese singer Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's song. On January 11,1914, Mount Sakurajima made an extreme explosion which was the most powerful eruption in Japan in the twentieth century. The Aira caldera in the northern half of Kagoshima Bay contains the post-caldera Sakurajima volcano, one of Japan's most active. Sakurajima began forming approximately 13,000 years ago; prior to 1914, it was an island in Kagoshima Bay. [16], Sakurajima is part of the Kirishima-Yaku National Park, and its lava flows are a major tourist attraction. [25], After a long pause of eruptions at the vent, the eruptions abruptly stopped there and returned to the Showa crater, on April 4, 2016, some 8–9 days preceding major earthquakes on the Median Tectonic Line near Kumamoto, Japan. 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