Mt. Fuji Eruption: Preparations Necessary for Widespread Ashfall

Mt. Fuji Eruption: Preparations Necessary for Widespread Ashfall

As a country with many volcanoes, Japan has experienced numerous large-scale eruptions. In modern times, however, there have been no cases in which the Tokyo metropolitan area or other large cities have been blanketed by large amounts of ashfall. It is imperative to make thorough preparations now.

Massive Eruption Rocks Sakurajima Volcano in Japan’s Kyushu Region

In the early hours of June 1, 2025, Sakurajima Volcano unleashed a powerful eruption, sending a towering plume of ash high above its summit crater. The blast occurred just after 7:00 a.m. local time, shaking the surrounding region and immediately triggering heightened alertness among emergency agencies monitoring the volcano. The ash cloud reached an estimated […] The post Massive Eruption Rocks Sakurajima Volcano in Japan’s Kyushu Region appear…