Japan volcano eruption causes record high plume
日本樱岛火山喷发 喷出史上最高烟尘

A volcano has erupted in Kagoshima city, in southern Japan’s prefecture of Kyushu. The eruption sent ash spewing five kilometres high, the highest volcanic plume ever recorded for the volcano.

Japan’s meteorological office recorded the entire eruption on Sunday afternoon. The eruptions were accompanied by thick ash and thundering sounds. Lava flowed downward along the southeastern side of the volcano, reaching one kilometre away.

Residents in Kagoshima have to wear masks and vehicles have to turn on lights during the day.

Covering an area of 77 square kilometres, the volcano is one of the most active in Japan. According to Japan’s NHK television station, experts have ruled out any large disastrous eruptions in the near future.