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.