Mt. Usu erupts again, belches smoke

Mt. Usu erupts again, belches smoke

TOYA, Japan - The Mt. Usu volcano in southwestern Hokkaido belches heavy smoke from a crater on its western foot at around 9:45 a.m. April 1.

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