Sakurajima Volcano

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Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted recently, sending a massive ash plume soaring 3,000 metres above the crater.

About Sakurajima Volcano

• It is one of Japan's most active volcanoes.
• It is on the southern end of the island of Kyushu, just 4 kilometers from Kagoshima City.
• It has an elevation of 1117 meters and a circumference of about 50 kilometers.
• As it is situated on a convergent plate margin, Sakurajima is a stratovolcano formed from layers of lava and ash. 
• The volcano, which formed on the south rim of the Aira Caldera, consists of two peaks, the North Peak and the South Peak.
• Sakura-jima formed an island until 1914, when an explosive eruption produced enough material to join the island to the peninsula on the east.
• The volcano smokes constantly, and minor eruptions often take place multiple times per day.
• Eruptions are explosive, producing large volumes of ash, pyroclastic flows, volcanic bombs, and poisonous gases. 
• The lava is andesitic, meaning it has a high gas content and is very viscous (thick).

Sakurajima Volcano FAQs

Q1: Where is the Sakurajima volcano located?

Ans: It is located on the island of Kyushu, in Japan.

Q2: What type of plate boundary is Sakurajima on?

Ans: Sakurajima is situated on a convergent plate margin.

Q3: What is the nearest city to Sakurajima?

Ans: The nearest city to Sakurajima volcano is Kagoshima City.

Source: NDTV