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Eruption reported at Sakurajima volcano

An eruption was observed at the Sakurajima volcano on 22 September 2026 at 10:35 local time, according to an official volcanic observation bulletin. Authorities also issued an advisory tracking the estimated drift direction of the volcanic plume. The height of the plume and any potential local impacts remain unconfirmed in initial notices.

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First reported33 days ago
Published2026-09-22 01:55 UTC
Occurred2026-09-22
Sources1
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Reports55Independent tellings1
1 independently corroborated telling, 1 reported as carrying another outlet, 27 unresolved. A report we could not place either way is not counted as independence.

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Global Event Monitor. Eruption reported at Sakurajima volcano. 2026-09-22T01:55:12.571Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:3132. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-22/volcanic-activity-69eeb76f

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