2011 Shinmoe Eruption at Kirishima Volcano

Shinmoe crater at Kirishima volcano in Kyushu, began erupting in late January 2011. We were at the volcano on January 31 to February 2. During that time there were several vulcanian explosions.  The strongest explosion on the morning of February 1, broke many windows in the area, as far as 8 km from the volcano.

 

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