Sakurajima

 

Sakurajima is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The stratovolcano is located in Kyushu, Japan. It is currently one of the few volcanoes with constant eruptions. Its typical activity ranges from strombolian to large ash explosions.

Location:	Kyushu, Japan
Coordinates:	31.583926, 130.649965
Volcano Type:	Stratovolcano

 

Sakurajima’s Location

 

Sakurajima’s Latest Status

2024: Alert Level 4 – Erupting. Eruptions continue with regular ash advisories. Crater incandescence at night.

 

Sakurajima’s Eruptive History

1990-1999	This period was characterised by frequent explosions and irregular seismicity. 1993 saw a lull in activity, but quickly resumed. 1995 saw eruptions producing plumes to 4000m.
2000-2010	Frequent explosive eruptions continue. An eruption occurred outside of the summit crater in 2006. Blocks were sent flying over 2km skyward during eruptions in 2009.
2011-2012	Heightened eruptions creating multiple pyroclastic flows. Volcanic lightning observed.
2013	Significant eruption from the Showa crater creating an ash plume to 5km.
2014-2015	Alert Level rises to 4. Emergency warning issued after data points to an imminent large eruption.
2018	After a temporary lull in activity, eruptions resume in the Minamidake crater.
2019	Eruptions continue at the Minamidake crater.
2020	The Japan Meteorological Agency have issued a warning, stating that Sakurajima may erupt on a large scale due to recent data readings.
2023	Eruptions at the Minamidake Crater continue with plumes to 15km. Crater incandescence at night.
2024	Alert Level 4. Eruptions continue with regular ash advisories. Crater incandescence at night.

 

Sakurajima Monitoring

For monitoring of Japan’s Volcanoes, please refer to JMA.

 

Sakurajima Images