Eruption warning issued for Mt. Usu

Eruption warning issued for Mt. Usu

ABUTA, Japan - People living near Mt. Usu (shown in photo) in southern Hokkaido are warned March 28 to brace for a possible large volcanic eruption following reports of heightened seismic activity at the mountain. The Meteorological Agency issued an emergency volcano warning at 2:50 a.m. after the frequency of tremors at the 732-meter peak began accelerating. The photo was taken by a Kyodo helicopter.

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