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Sakurajima Eruption Grounds 30 Flights Amid Ashfall

11/17/2025

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  • 30 flights to and from Kagoshima Airport were canceled due to ashfall from the Sakurajima volcano eruption on November 16, 2025.
  • Eruptions sent ash and smoke up to 4.4 kilometers into the air, beginning around 1 a.m. local time, with additional eruptions at 2:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m.
  • The Japanese Meteorological Agency reported ash drifted northeast, affecting Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures.
  • Sakurajima is known for frequent volcanic activity.