What happened at the Sakurajima volcano in Japan?

The Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupted, sending ash and smoke up to 14,400ft into the sky.

When did the Sakurajima volcano last erupt?

The Sakurajima volcano has been in an almost constant state of eruption since 1955, with the latest eruption occurring on November 17, 2025.

How often does the Sakurajima volcano erupt?

The Sakurajima volcano experiences thousands of small explosions each year, throwing ash and rock up to a few kilometers above the mountain.

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Sakurajima Volcano Erupts in Japan, Spewing Ash 14,400ft into the Sky

17 Nov, 2025

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Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupted, sending ash and smoke 14,400ft into the air
No damage reported, but ashfall expected in nearby prefectures
Volcano has been in an almost constant state of eruption since 1955

Sakurajima Volcano Erupts in Japan, Spewing Ash 14,400ft into the Sky

On the morning of November 17, 2025, Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, erupted in a dramatic display. The volcano, located in the Kyushu region, sent a plume of ash and smoke soaring up to 14,400ft into the sky, prompting a warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency about potential ashfall in the surrounding areas.

Footage of the eruption shared online showed a bright orange explosion within the crater, followed by a billowing cloud of dark ash rising into the night sky. While no damage has been reported in the immediate vicinity of the volcano, the weather agency has forecast ashfall in parts of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, where Sakurajima is situated.