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Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts Again, Blankets Nearby Cities in Ash

Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan erupted again on Sunday, August 10, blanketing nearby cities and towns in ash.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts Again, Blankets Nearby Cities in Ash 2

Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan erupted again on Sunday, August 10, blanketing nearby cities and towns in ash.

Japan: Shinmoedake Eruption Sends Ash 5,000 Meters High 2

The Shinmoedake volcano, located on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, continued to erupt on Thursday, July 3, spewing smoke up to 5,000 meters high around 2:00 p.m.

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Japan: Shinmoedake Eruption Sends Ash 5,000 Meters High

The Shinmoedake volcano, located on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, continued to erupt on Thursday, July 3, spewing smoke up to 5,000 meters high around 2:00 p.m.

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Japan: Vehicles Covered in Ash as Shinmoedake Eruption Persists

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption Continues, Spews Ash 2,800 Meters Into Sky

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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Volcanic Eruption - Indonesia

This photo provided by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on June 17, 2025. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province erupted on Tuesday, spewing a column of ash up to 10 km into the sky and triggering the highest aviation alert, the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center reported. Communities are prohibited from engaging in any activities within a radius of 7 km from the crater, and 8 km in the southwest and northeast sectors. Photo by PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE ON THE PATHS OF MEZENC, A MOUNTAINOUS PEAK OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST OF THE MASSIF CENTRAL (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE ON THE PATHS OF MEZENC, MOUNTAINOUS SUMMIT OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH-EAST OF THE MASSIF CENTRAL (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE ON THE PATHS OF MEZENC, MOUNTAINOUS SUMMIT OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH-EAST OF THE MASSIF CENTRAL (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE ON THE PATHS OF MEZENC, A MOUNTAINOUS PEAK OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST OF THE MASSIF CENTRAL (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE ON THE PATHS OF MEZENC, MOUNTAINOUS SUMMIT OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH-EAST OF THE MASSIF CENTRAL (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE ON THE PATHS OF MEZENC, MOUNTAINOUS SUMMIT OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH-EAST OF THE MASSIF CENTRAL (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia: Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plumes in East Flores

This video captures the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupting in East Flores on Tuesday, April 22. The volcano has been erupting regularly for the last six months.

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi in West Sumatra Erupts, Spews Volcanic Ash

Mount Marapi, an active volcano in West Sumatra, erupted on Wednesday, April 16, spewing a volcanic ash plume to a height of 800 meters from the summit.

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Philippines: Mount Kanlaon Erupts Sending Massive Ash Smoke Into Air

Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island, central Philippines erupted on Tuesday, April 8 sending an ash plume 4 km high into the sky. The eruption, which lasted over an hour, led to evacuations, school closures and the imposition of a curfew in nearby areas.

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US: Kilauea’s Spectacular Lava Fountains Attract Onlookers in Hawaii

During a recent eruptive episode, Kilauea volcano in Hawaii ejected a lava fountain that reached a height of 1,000 feet (300 meters), attracting spectators.

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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again

The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted again on Tuesday, February 11.

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Colombia: Purace Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash To 5.8km Above Sea Level

A new eruption occurred at Purace volcano in Colombia at approximately 4:00 a.m. local time on Monday, January 20, with ash being ejected to an altitude of 5.8 km (19,000 feet) above sea level.

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Italy: Mount Etna Spews Huge Smoke, Disrupts Flights At Catania Airport In Sicily

Some flights to and from Sicily's Catania were disrupted on Sunday, August 4 due to a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna sending a huge plume of ash and smoke into the sky.

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Italy: Camera Captures Spectacular Lava Eruption From Mount Etna

This video shows lava erupting from Italy's Mount Etna volcano on Monday, July 15.

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Spews Ash 2000m High 4

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Thursday afternoon, May 30, spewing a column of ash. The column reached 2,000m above the summit, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Spews Ash 2000m High 3

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Thursday afternoon, May 30, spewing a column of ash. The column reached 2,000m above the summit, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Spews Ash 2000m High 2

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Thursday afternoon, May 30, spewing a column of ash. The column reached 2,000m above the summit, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Spews Ash 2000m High

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Thursday afternoon, May 30 spewing a column of ash. The column reached 2,000m above the summit, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Spewing 1500m Volcanic Ash

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra had another eruption on Wednesday, March 27 sending an ash column up to 1,500 meters. Resident were advised to stay away from a 4.5 km radius.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 4th Time Since December Triggering State Of Emergency 2

A volcano on Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on Saturday night, March 16, for the fourth time since December, triggering a state of emergency in southern Iceland.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 4th Time Since December Triggering State Of Emergency

A volcano on Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on Saturday night, March 16, the fourth time since December, triggering a state of emergency in southern Iceland. This video was recorded from a plane leaving Reykjavik early Sunday.

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Indonesia: Mount Merapi Erupts, Sending Huge Clouds Of Smoke Into Sky

Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia, erupted multiple times on Monday afternoon, March 4 spewing lava and huge clouds of smoke.

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Mexico: New Eruption At Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plume 3

A new strong eruption was reported at Popocatépetl volcano near Mexico City on Tuesday, February 20. This video shows a huge ash plume seen from Puebla.

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Mexico: New Eruption At Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plume 2

A new strong eruption was reported at Popocatépetl volcano near Mexico City on Tuesday, February 20. This video shows a huge ash plume seen from the capital.

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Mexico: New Eruption At Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plume

A new strong eruption was reported at Popocatépetl volcano near Mexico City on Tuesday, February 20. This video shows a huge ash plume seen from the capital.

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Volcanic island Nishinoshima in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Oct. 30, 2023, shows Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Volcanic activities have continued in Nishinoshima since an undersea volcanic eruption in 2013.

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Volcanic island Nishinoshima in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Oct. 30, 2023, shows Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Volcanic activities have continued in Nishinoshima since an undersea volcanic eruption in 2013.

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Volcanic island Nishinoshima in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Oct. 30, 2023, shows Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Volcanic activities have continued in Nishinoshima since an undersea volcanic eruption in 2013.

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Volcanic island Nishinoshima in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Oct. 30, 2023, shows a crater on Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Volcanic activities have continued in Nishinoshima since an undersea volcanic eruption in 2013.

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Volcanic island Nishinoshima in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Oct. 30, 2023, shows smoke coming out of a crater on Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Volcanic activities have continued in Nishinoshima since an undersea volcanic eruption in 2013.

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Facing potential eruption, DR Congo volcanic monitoring impeded by ongoing war

STORY: Facing potential eruption, DR Congo volcanic monitoring impeded by ongoing war DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nyamulagira volcano, DR Congo 2. various of the Goma Volcanological Observatory (OVG), DR Congo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KASEREKA MAHINDA, Scientific director at OVG 4. various of a temporary shelter near Goma, DR Congo 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CHANCE BARAMBESHA, Victim of Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2021 6. various of people 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): CHARLOTTE BUTERA, Displaced civilian STORYLINE: As the Nyamulagira volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been experiencing volcanic activities since Monday evening, the Goma Volcanological Observatory (OVG) claims that their job is held by the ongoing war that is shaking the region. "A fiery glow was observed at the top of the Nyamulagira volcano," the volcanological observatory said in a statement last Monday, adding that current s

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Experts call for better observation network on Ontake volcanic activity

FUKUOKA, Japan - Experts gather for the Volcanological Society of Japan's emergency discussion session on Nov. 2, 2014, in Fukuoka City, southwestern Japan, on the eruption of Mt. Ontake. Participants emphasized the need for continued observation of its volcanic activities and strengthening of observation networks.

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Model of Nishinoshima made of 3D printer

TSUKUBA, Japan - Photo shows a 3D model of the Nishinoshima Island and its periphery in the Ogasawara Islands as of mid-December 2013. The near-side island is a new islet growing as a result of volcanic activities. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan launches a website for the three dimensional Japanese map made by 3D printer on March 19, 2014.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island (L) in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island (front) in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island (back) in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island (front) in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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New islet far south of Tokyo

HACHIJO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Nov. 21, 2013, shows smoke rising from a new islet created by a recent undersea volcanic eruption near Nishinoshima Island in the Pacific, an uninhabited islet in the Ogasawara chain of islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new land area cannot be called an island yet, because it would submerge under the sea if the volcanic activities come to a halt.

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(2)68 arrive on Miyakejima for 4-day visit

MIYAKEJIMA ISLAND, Japan - Fumio Tsukuba, one of 68 former Miyakejima Island residents who returned to the island April 19 for a four-day visit, cleans his house vacated since he was forced to evacuate with other islanders due to volcanic activities in September 2000.

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(1)68 arrive on Miyakejima for 4-day visit

MIYAKEJIMA ISLAND, Japan - Sixty-eight former Miyakejima Island residents arrive on the island April 19 for a four-day visit, their first overnight stay since the entire population of some 3,800 residents was forced to evacuate due to volcanic activities in September 2000. Residents have made one-day visits to the island in the Pacific some 180 kilometers south of Tokyo but it became possible for them to stay as a shelter-accommodation facility was completed there recently.

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Anxious islanders watch TV for information

MIYAKEJIMA, Japan - Residents of Miyakejima, taking shelter in a gymnasium, watch television for news about the volcanic activities of the island's Mt. Oyama as volcanologists meet to assess the latest developments June 28