Sakurajima - Extreme Pursuit

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 Volcano News:

July 2020: Alert Level 3, ongoing eruptive activity. The Japan Meteorological Agency panel however has warned that a large scale eruption may be imminent.

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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.

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Images of Sakurajima Volocano

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For monitoring of this volcano, please refer to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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