Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the south from 9-12 on the 2nd and toward the southwest from 21-24.
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- Eruption alert level 2
- 2nd, 09:00
- 12:00
- 2nd, 21:00
- 24:00
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the south from 9-12 on the 2nd and toward the southwest from 21-24.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast toward the east from 9-12 on the 2nd and toward the southeast from 21-24.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the east from 9-12 on the 2nd and toward the southeast from 21-24.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from 9-12 and toward the southwest from 21-24 on the 2nd.
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Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the south and southwest at certain times on the 2nd.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the south from 09-12 on the 2nd and toward the west from 21-24.
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Original桜島は噴火警戒レベル3で、2日午前9時から正午まで南東方向、同夜9時から深夜12時まで南方向に降灰が予想される。
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An earthquake occurred at around 04:05 on the 2nd, according to an information bulletin on the epicenter and seismic intensity.
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An earthquake occurred at around 04:05 today, the 2nd.
Strong shaking from an earthquake was felt at around 04:05 on the 2nd. The bulletin lists areas where seismic intensity of 3 or higher was observed.
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An earthquake occurred at around 02:17 on the 2nd.
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Satsuma-Iojima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the south from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast east of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd if an eruption occurs.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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An earthquake occurred at around 01:20 on the 2nd.
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An information bulletin on the epicenter and seismic intensity indicates that an earthquake occurred at around 01:17 on the 2nd.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with access to the mountain restricted. Ashfall is forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd if an eruption occurs.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast east of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd if an eruption occurs.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd if an eruption occurs.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption at Sakurajima at 22:36 on October 1, 2026.
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An information bulletin on the epicenter and seismic intensity says an earthquake occurred at around 21:51 on the 1st.
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Information on the estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption at Sakurajima at 21:40 on October 1, 2026.
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An earthquake occurred at around 21:31 on the 1st.
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An information bulletin on the epicenter and seismic intensity says an earthquake occurred at around 21:27 on the 1st.
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An earthquake occurred at around 21:27 on the 1st.
Strong shaking from an earthquake was felt at around 21:27 on the 1st. The bulletin lists areas where seismic intensity of 3 or higher was observed.
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An earthquake occurred at around 21:16 on the 1st.
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An information bulletin on the epicenter and seismic intensity says an earthquake occurred at around 20:26 on the 1st.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with access to the mountain restricted. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from 21-24 on the 1st and toward the south from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast east of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 09-12 on the 2nd.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Suwanosejima has been placed at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast south of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Ashfall forecast for Meakandake. At eruption alert level 2, ashfall to the east is forecast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st and from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 2nd.
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The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a volcanic observation report at 19:20 on October 1, 2026, saying an eruption had occurred at Sakurajima.
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Estimated ash plume flow direction report for Sakurajima
A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption at Sakurajima at 18:24 on October 1, 2026.
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If Sakurajima erupts, ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 1st and from 09 to 12 on the 2nd. The volcano is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast from 21-24 on the 1st and toward the south from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Mount Tokachi is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with access to the mountain restricted. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 9-12 on the 2nd.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 09-12 on the 2nd.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 09-12 on the 2nd.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 21-24 on the 1st and from 09-12 on the 2nd.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from 21-24 on the 1st and toward the south from 09-12 on the 2nd.
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Volcanic earthquakes have increased at Hokkaido-Komagatake. If activity intensifies, the Volcanic Alert Level may be raised from 1 to 2.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast east of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 1st.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the south from 21 to 24 on the 1st.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ashfall is expected to the south from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with access to the mountain restricted. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ashfall is expected southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 10:57 on October 1, 2026.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is expected east of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ashfall is expected south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ashfall is expected to the south from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and ashfall is expected to the southeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.
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