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Explosive eruption reported at Sakurajima volcano
An explosive eruption was reported at the Sakurajima volcano on 5 October 2026 at 01:23 local time, according to a volcanic observation report. The observation recorded the event as an explosion. Details regarding plume height, ash dispersion, or local impacts were not immediately confirmed in the report.
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First reported21 days ago
Published2026-10-04 16:52 UTC
Occurred2026-10-05
Sources1
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Reports7Independent tellings1
1 independently corroborated telling, 2 reported as carrying other outlets.
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Global Event Monitor. Explosive eruption reported at Sakurajima volcano. 2026-10-04T16:52:04.846Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:4605. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-10-04/volcanic-activity-3ef3494f
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