Sakurajima Volcano Latest News
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
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