Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Causing Flight Cancellations in Japan
Japan's Sakurajima volcano had a big eruption on Sunday.
It sent smoke and ash almost 3 miles high, the highest in almost a year.
This caused about 30 airplanes to cancel their flights.
Ash was expected to fall in nearby towns.
No one got hurt, but the volcano is closely watched because it can erupt often.
Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, erupted multiple times on Sunday.
Ash and smoke plumes reached up to 4.4 kilometers (2.73 miles) into the atmosphere.
Approximately 30 flights were cancelled due to ashfall concerns.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued ashfall warnings for Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures.
No injuries or structural damage were reported following the eruptions.
- Who
- Sakurajima volcano, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- What
- Erupted multiple times, sending smoke and ash plumes up to 4.4 km into the air, causing flight cancellations and ashfall warnings.
- When
- Sunday morning, with multiple eruptions recorded.
- Where
- Sakurajima volcano, located on the southern tip of Kyushu, near Kagoshima city, Japan.
- Why
- Volcanic activity.
Volcano Activity
Impact of Eruption
Nature of Eruption
Volcano Activity
Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes with regular eruptions of varying levels.
Impact of Eruption
This eruption reached a height of 4.4 kilometers, the highest in almost 13 months, indicating a significant event.
Public Safety
Volcano Activity
No injuries or structural damage were reported.
Impact of Eruption
Ashfall prompted flight cancellations and warnings, impacting travel and daily life in surrounding areas.
- Volcano Name
- Sakurajima
- Location
- Southern tip of Kyushu, near Kagoshima city, Japan
- Eruption Times
- Sunday, approximately 1 a.m., 2:30 a.m., and 8:50 a.m. local time.
- Maximum Ash Plume Height
- 4.4 kilometers (2.73 miles)
- Affected Areas
- Kagoshima Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture
- Flight Cancellations
- Approximately 30 flights in and out of Kagoshima Airport
- Alert Level
- 3 out of 5 (implied by context of ongoing activity and warnings)
