New Eruptive Phase At Suwanosejima Volcano In Tokara Islands, Japan

Suwanosejima island seen this evening from Toshima island 20 km to the NE (JMA webcam)
After about a week of relative calm, the volcano’s activity – probably strombolian explosions from Ontake crater – has again picked since last night. 
 
Bright glow is visible at the main crater from neighboring islands and Tokyo VAAC reported several low-level ash plumes today.
Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

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