Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 April-23 April 2024 (Continuing Activity)
Wed, 24 Apr 2024, 14:00 | BY: VN
JMA reported that eruptive activity at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater continued during 15-22 April. Crater incandescence was observed in webcam images nightly. No explosions were detected but ashfall was reported in Toshima village (3.5 km SSW); dates were not specified.The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a 5-level scale) and the public was warned to stay at least 1.5 km away from the crater.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2024. Report on Suwanosejima. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 17 April-23 April 2024. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
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