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A major eruption at Mount Sakurajima appears more likely due to pressure build up inside the mountain in Japan

An Asahi Shimbun aerial photo confirms eruptive volcanic discharges deposited at the Showa vent of Mount Sakurajima on Aug. 15 in Kagoshima. (Mahito Kaai) A major eruption at Mount Sakurajima here appears more likely after scientists confirmed that volcanic discharge…

Worrying signs as volcanic gas releases from sea floor at Sakurajima volcano in Japan

Inferometry map of Sakurajima showing large deformation (inflation) of the summit area More worrying signs of volcanic unrest started to appear: according to FNN News, volcanic gas releases have been detected at the sea floor of the Futatsumata Port on…

Volcanic ash spewing from the Mount Raung volcano continues to cause havoc

Virgin Australia has cancelled all flights in and out of Bali as volcanic ash spewing from the Mount Raung volcano continues to cause havoc.   Virgin says the eruption and unfavourable winds have created unsuitable flying conditions, and the airline…

2 volcanoes erupt forcing 3 airports to close in Indonesia

Eruptions at two volcanoes yesterday caused closures at three Indonesian airports, including one serving the country’s second-largest city.   Mount Raung on the main island of Java blasted ash and debris up to 2,000 meters into the air after rumbling…