The Sakurajima volcano located on the island of Kyushu, in southern Japan, erupted on Sunday (24), causing evacuations in the region.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the incident took place around 8:05 pm local time.
Images from the agency’s surveillance camera showed a plume of smoke or ash rising from the volcano.
The JMA announced a level 5 alert – the highest level – urging people to evacuate. They also advised caution to residents of Kagoshima Prefecture. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Japan’s nuclear regulators said no irregularities were detected at the nearby Sendai nuclear power plant, Reuters reported.
According to NASA, Sakurajima is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, having erupted several times in recent decades.
It previously erupted in January, spewing a mile-long cloud of ash into the air.
Source: CNN Brasil
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