Japan: Ash Blankets Kagoshima City After Sakurajima Volcano Erupts

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Japan: Ash Blankets Kagoshima City After Sakurajima Volcano Erupts

An eruption occurred on Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Saturday evening, August 8, sending an ash plume up to 2,200 meters into the air. The eruption sent a moderate amount of ash drifting toward Kagoshima city, turning the sky dark within minutes.

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  • Video Location: Shiranami Stadium, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: August 8, Kagoshima, 2026

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