mt. aso

National Aug 8, 2015

Small volcanic eruption recorded from Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture

A small-scale eruption was observed Saturday on Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture for the first time since May 21, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Smoke rose as high as 600 meters into the sky, but police said nobody was injured by the eruption, which happened ...

National Nov 28, 2014

Mount Aso spews first magma in over two decades

Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture is experiencing its first magmatic eruption in 21 years, the Metrological Agency's regional headquarters in Fukuoka announced Thursday. The nation's largest active volcano has been spewing ash since Tuesday. The last magmatic eruption was recorded in February 1993. The agency said ...