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Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 3,000 Meters

8/10/2025

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A dramatic eruption rocked Japan's Shinmoedake volcano at 5:23 AM, unleashing an ash plume soaring over 3,000 meters into the sky. The Japan Meteorological Agency cautions locals of moderate ashfall and the risk of small volcanic rocks raining down within 14 kilometers northeast of the crater. Residents are urged to remain vigilant.

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A dramatic eruption rocked Japan's Shinmoedake volcano at 5:23 AM, unleashing an ash plume soaring over 3,000 meters into the sky. The Japan Meteorological Agency cautions locals of moderate ashfall and the risk of small volcanic rocks raining down within 14 kilometers northeast of the crater. Residents are urged to remain vigilant.