Kagoshima Satsuma Iwojima "Eruption Bulletin" Japan Meteorological Agency November 2 17:49

The Japan Meteorological Agency previously announced an “eruption bulletin” on Satsuma Iwojima, Kagoshima Prefecture.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around 5:36 pm, Satsuma Iwojima, Kagoshima Prefecture, “an eruption occurred”. If you are in a volcano, please ensure your safety. Please be aware of future information.

“Eruption Bulletin” is information that is announced when an eruption occurs at a volcano where no eruption has occurred for a certain period of time, or when a larger eruption occurs at an already erupted volcano. is. Attention should be paid to future volcanic activity.

About Satsuma Iwo Jima

Satsuma Iwojima, Mishima Village, Kagoshima Prefecture is a volcanic island that is 6 kilometers east-west and 3 kilometers north-south about 90 kilometers south of Kagoshima City.

There is Iodake on the east side, and eruptions have repeatedly occurred in the past at the crater at the summit.

The inhabitants live in an area about 2.5 to 3 kilometers southwest of the crater.

There is a hot spring in the rocky area along the coast that is less than 2 km from the crater, and it is used by local residents and tourists visiting the island. A ferry departing and arriving at Kagoshima Port is in service.