Japan's Sakura volcano erupts seven times in three weeks

On July 17, Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted again. Thick smoke shot straight into the sky, and the smoke column was as high as 2,800 meters. A football match was being held there when the eruption occurred.

So far, there have been no reports of injuries or damage to the property.

It is understood that this is the seventh volcanic eruption since June 27.

The Sakurajima volcano on Kyushu Island has been erupting regularly since 1955. In 2020 and 2021, Sakurajima Volcano has experienced major eruptions.