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Story summary
- Sakurajima volcano erupted on April 11, 2026, sending ash up to 3.4 kilometers into the sky.
- This marks the volcano's second eruption in four months, following the December 13, 2025 event.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the eruption alleviated much of the crustal deformation accumulating within Sakurajima.
- Local media confirmed the eruption's impact, noting Sakurajima remains one of Japan's most active volcanoes.
