Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the volcano erupted around 8:05 p.m. local time (7:05 a.m. ET). Footage from the agency’s surveillance camera showed a cloud of smoke or ash rising from the volcano.

 

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert