Sakurajima
CountryJapan
TypeStratovolcano
Elevation1117 m
Last Eruption2024
About Sakurajima
One of the most active volcanoes, sometimes producing multiple explosions per day. Located 8 km from Kagoshima city with 600,000 residents. Was an island until 1914 eruption connected it to the mainland. Residents carry umbrellas for volcanic ash.
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