Sakurajima volcano erupted on December 24th, producing a significant ash plume

On December 23, 2024, the Sakurajima volcano in Japan experienced an explosive eruption.

Key Details:

Date: December 23, 2024
Location: Sakurajima Volcano, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Event: Explosive eruption
Impact:
Ash cloud rising to approximately 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)
Ashfall in surrounding areas
Potential for small volcanic rocks to fall within a 7-kilometer radius
Increased volcanic activity ongoing
Warnings & Advisories:

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued warnings and advisories for the surrounding areas, including:
Caution for residents in areas around Sakurajima and Tarumizu City due to potential ashfall.
Restricted access to the mountain around the crater.
JMA maintained an alert level 3 (out of 5) for Sakurajima Volcano.
Note: This information is based on reports from December 23, 2024. Volcanic activity can be dynamic, so the situation may have evolved since then.