TOKYO: Japanese authorities issued a mid-level warning today for a volcano in the southwestern Kyushu region, advising people not to approach and stating that an eruption “may occur”.
However, there was no evacuation order for local residents near the Shinmoedake volcano, which is part of the Kirishimayama cluster.
“Volcano warning issued for Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) (near crater) (Volcanic Alert Level 3: Do not approach the volcano). An eruption may occur. Follow the local government’s instructions and stay away from dangerous areas,” the disaster management agency said on X.
Japan has numerous active volcanoes and lies on the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire”, where a large proportion of the world’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are recorded.