Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
2026-10-18 03:00–06:00 JST
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Japan | 気象庁（58）
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southeast from 9 to 12 on the 18th and to the northeast from 21 to 24.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 2 has been issued for Suwanosejima, with ashfall forecast to the northwest of the crater during certain periods on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northwest from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall forecast to the northwest and north during certain periods on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 3
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northwest from 9 to 12 on the 18th and to the north from 21 to 24.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
An earthquake occurred around 23:48 on the 17th, according to an earthquake information bulletin on the epicenter and seismic intensity.
Facts
- 17th
- 23:48
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th. The volcano is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).
Facts
- Level 3
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast to the northwest from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northwest from 21 to 24 on the 17th and to the north from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th and from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the west from 21 to 24 on the 17th and to the northwest from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima, with ashfall forecast from 21 to 24 on the 17th and from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the west from 21 to 24 on the 17th and to the northwest from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall forecast from 21 to 24 on the 17th and from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 3
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Volcanic observation report on eruption
A volcanic observation bulletin was issued indicating an eruption at Sakurajima at 17:36 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 17:36 on Oct. 17, 2026
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
An earthquake occurred around 17:42 on the 17th, according to information on the epicenter and seismic intensity.
Facts
- 17th
- 17:42
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th and from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southeast from 21 to 24 on the 17th and from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima, with ashfall forecast on the night of the 17th and the morning of the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 17th
- 21:00
- 24:00
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall forecast from 21 to 24 on the 17th and from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 3 is in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall forecast on the night of the 17th and the morning of the 18th.
Facts
- Level 3
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the west from 21 to 24 on the 17th and to the northwest from 09 to 12 on the 18th.
Facts
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
Estimated ash plume flow direction report
Estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
Volcanic observation report on eruption
A volcanic observation bulletin was issued indicating an eruption at Sakurajima at 16:39 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 16:39 on Oct. 17, 2026
Volcanic observation report on eruption
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 16:05 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 16:05 on Oct. 17, 2026
- 170705UTC
Estimated ash plume flow direction report
Estimated ash plume flow direction report for Sakurajima
Volcanic observation report on eruption
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 15:13 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 15:13 on Oct. 17, 2026
Volcanic observation report on eruption
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 14:05 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 14:05 on Oct. 17, 2026
- 170505UTC
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast west of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima, with ashfall forecast west of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast to the west from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th
Volcanic observation report on eruption
A volcanic observation bulletin was issued indicating an eruption at Sakurajima at 12:37 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 12:37 on Oct. 17, 2026
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
An earthquake occurred around 11:54 on the 17th, according to information on the epicenter and seismic intensity.
Facts
- 17th
- 11:54
Estimated ash plume flow direction report
Information on the estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
Volcanic observation report on eruption
A volcanic observation bulletin was issued indicating an eruption at Sakurajima at 10:55 on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
- 10:55 on Oct. 17, 2026
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast west of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 17th
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast west of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th. The volcano is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).
Facts
- Level 3
- 17th
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast west of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast west of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast to the northwest from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast to the west and northwest during certain periods on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 17th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 17th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 09:00 on the 17th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southwest from 9:00 to 12:00 and to the west from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 17th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected to the west during certain time periods on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 17th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma Iwojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall to the west is expected from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 17th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 17th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 17th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Sakurajima is under Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall from the crater expected to the west during certain time periods on the 17th.
Facts
- Level 3
- 17th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（3）
French protest wave spreads to several European countries; clashes erupt between police and protesters in Italy and Belgium
Protests in France spread to several European countries, with clashes between police and protesters in Milan and Bologna, Italy, and Brussels and Liège, Belgium; tens of thousands marched in Lisbon, Portugal, to protest the cost of living; protests continued for 5 days in Tirana, Albania, where police arrested 167 people.
Facts
- and arrested 7 people
- About 10 people were arrested
- Violent protests have erupted for the 5th consecutive day
- Since the 13th of this month
- 167 people were arrested
- 388 people face criminal proceedings
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、安莎通訊社、法新社、X、CGTP
Nationwide protests in France turn violent; arson and vandalism reported, more than 400 arrested
Nationwide demonstrations in France turned violent in several major cities, as protesters vandalized property, set fires and broke into government buildings and police stations. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons to suppress the unrest. More than 400 people had been arrested across France by evening.
Facts
- More than 400 people were arrested
- About 800,000 people took to the streets
- 1,750 rallies were held across the country
- An estimated 550,000 people took part in the protests
- More than 300 protesters tried to force their way forward
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、法新社、歐洲新聞台、Politico、法國總工會、CGT、不屈法國、La France Insoumise
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital to a warm welcome; faithful shout with immense joy
Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering well after surgery for lung adenocarcinoma, was discharged after spending 4 days at 傑梅利醫院. Large crowds of faithful gathered outside the hospital to welcome him and express their joy.
Facts
- 4 days in hospital
- 13-year-old Ukrainian girl
Companies mentioned：中央社、傑梅利醫院、Policlinico Gemelli