Sakurajima Volcano In Japan Awakens With Huge Explosion

A spectacular eruption happened in southern Japan following an unusual ‘silent’ period for a volcano in the wake of the island’s recent earthquakes. Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu, situated 50 kilometres from the Sendai nuclear plant, resumed activity from April 29, erupting multiple times and spewing ash sky high.

Footage captured by University of Tokyo webcams situated around the volcano show explosions of ash rising more than 3,500 meters above the crater. The blast also caused fast-moving currents of hot gas and rock to slide down the side of the volcano. FULL REPORT