A volcano on Japan's major western island of Kyushu erupts, sending black smoke billowing high into the air.
A volcano on Japan's major western island of Kyushu has erupted, spewing black smoke and volcanic rock across the sky.The Sakurajima volcano erupted at about 8pm local time on a remote island in the southern Japanese region of Kyushu
Sakurajima in Kumamoto prefecture is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and eruptions of varying levels take place on a regular basis. In 2019 it spewed ash 5.5 km high.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from Sunday's eruption, deputy chief cabinet secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki told a news conference, as government officials sought more information on the situation.
Residents in nearby towns have been warned of volcanic stones having rained down at a distance of 2.5 km from the volcano.
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