Hokkaido volcanic eruption deemed phreatic

Hokkaido volcanic eruption deemed phreatic

SAPPORO, Japan - A minor eruption at Mt. Meakandake in Hokkaido on March 21 was a phreatic, or steam-driven, eruption, a local meteorological observatory said March 22. Photo taken on March 22 shows steam spewing from a new crater (below in center) and that from the crater at the top.

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

KUSHIRO, Japan - Mt. Meakandake, a 1,499-meter volcano in eastern Hokkaido, is seen spewing out smoke on March 21. The Sapporo meteorological observatory said that minor volcanic moves have been detected since early hours of the day.

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

KUSHIRO, Japan - Mt. Meakandake, a 1,499-meter volcano in eastern Hokkaido, is seen spewing out smoke on March 21. The Sapporo meteorological observatory said minor volcanic moves have been detected since around 6:28 a.m.

Hokkaido volcanic eruption deemed phreatic

Hokkaido volcanic eruption deemed phreatic

SAPPORO, Japan - A minor eruption at Mt. Meakandake in Hokkaido on March 21 was a phreatic, or steam-driven, eruption, a local meteorological observatory said March 22. Photo taken on March 22 shows steam spewing from a new crater (below in center) and that from the crater at the top. (Kyodo)

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

KUSHIRO, Japan - Mt. Meakandake, a 1,499-meter volcano in eastern Hokkaido, is seen spewing out smoke on March 21. The Sapporo meteorological observatory said minor volcanic moves have been detected since around 6:28 a.m. (Kyodo)

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

Hokkaido volcano may have erupted, local observatory says

KUSHIRO, Japan - Mt. Meakandake, a 1,499-meter volcano in eastern Hokkaido, is seen spewing out smoke on March 21. The Sapporo meteorological observatory said that minor volcanic moves have been detected since early hours of the day. (Kyodo)