The Aso volcano erupts in Japan. Volcanic ash and flying rocks endanger the population.
Kumamoto – The Aso volcano in southwestern Japan has erupted. The eruption occurred on Wednesday (October 20, 2021). The mountain is located on Kyushu Island and is 1592 meters high. He has long been considered active. His last outbreak was six years ago.
Now thick clouds of ash are moving over the Japanese island. They reach a height of around 3500 meters, reports the Asian TV station NHK. When it erupted, the volcano hurled rocks and volcanic ash more than a kilometer. Images from the Japan Meteorological Agency show the mountain during the eruption.
Volcanic eruption in Japan: area’s population warned
The meteorological authority warned all residents of the region. Under no circumstances should you approach the volcano. Other large boulders and volcanic ash could rain down within a radius of two kilometers. Currently, the Aso volcano is rated three out of five.
Aso is one of around 110 active volcanoes in the Asian island kingdom. Around 50 of them are monitored around the clock. The volcano Cumbre Vieja on La Palma Lava is also active. It broke out recently. Spectacular satellite images show the extent of the volcanic eruption. (aa / dpa)
