Volcanic earthquake increases at Mt. Shinmoe

Volcanic earthquakes have increased from the night of 17th at Shinmoedake in the Kirishima mountain range on the border between Miyazaki and Kagoshima. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for attention to the future volcanic activity after continuing the eruption warning level 1 as volcanic activity is increasing.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, volcanic earthquakes with an epicenter immediately below the crater increased at around 7 pm on the 17th of Kirishima Mountains. .

So far, no volcanic tremors have been observed that indicate the movement of underground hot water or volcanic gas, and there has been no particular change in crustal movement.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for attention to the future activity after continuing the eruption warning level 1 as volcanic activity is increasing.

In addition, we are paying attention to volcanic ash eruption and volcanic gas inside the crater and near the west slope, and are calling out to avoid entering the warning area established by the local government.

Shinmoedake erupted in April last year, reaching a height of 8000 meters from the crater, but in April the eruption alert level was lowered from 2 to 1.

On the Miyazaki Prefecture side, there is a mountain trail that connects Mt. Choshi and Mt.