Mt. Otake volcano in Kagoshima Pref. erupts

Mt. Otake volcano in Kagoshima Pref. erupts

TOSHIMA, Japan - Mt. Otake, a volcano on Suwanosejima Island, about 200 kilometers southwest of Kagoshima, spews smoke after erupting twice Aug. 19. There are no plans at present to issue an evacuation order. Photo was provided by the Japan Coast Guard. (Kyodo)

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