Japan Volcano Erupts: Sakurajima Blast Sends Ash 3,000m High
Japan Volcano Erupts: Sakurajima Blast Sends Ash 3,000m High Japan's Sakurajima Volcano Erupts: A Fiery Spectacle Amid Warnings Published: July 5, 2025 By: Dr. Kenji Tanaka, Volcanology Expert Volcano Eruption Japan News Natural Disasters Ring of Fire Safety Guide On a tense summer evening, Japan's most active volcano— Sakurajima —roared back to life, hurling a monstrous ash plume 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) into the sky. The July 2 eruption blanketed nearby Kagoshima city in gray ash, disrupted flights, and reignited fears of a "mega-disaster" long predicted by seismologists. As Japan grapp...