On the morning of October 28 at 4:53, Shinmoedake in the Kirishima mountain range, located between Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, erupted, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The volcanic plume rose to roughly 5,500 meters, with ash expected to drift southwest towards Minamikyushu City in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The eruption alert level for Shinmoedake remains at 3, meaning access to the mountain is restricted. Authorities advise caution regarding large volcanic rocks within a 3-kilometer radius of the crater and potential pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers. Additionally, they warn those downwind to be mindful of smaller rocks and volcanic ash.
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