Mount Ontake in Japan erupts twice in succession with a smoke column as high as 1,200 meters

According to news on September 3, as reported by the Minami Nippon Shimbun, on the evening of September 2 local time, the crater of Mount Ontake on Suwanosejima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan erupted twice in succession, attracting attention.

The first eruption occurred at 20:27 local time on September 2, and the ejected smoke column was as high as 1,200 meters. Shortly after, the crater erupted again. The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory said that although this eruption did not cause disasters such as large volcanic rocks flying and pyroclastic flows, the eruption warning level was still set at level 2, and people are prohibited from entering the area near the crater.

Suwanosejima Island is an active volcanic island located in the middle of the Tokara Islands. It has an area of about 27 square kilometers and a coastline of 27 kilometers. Mount Ontake on the island is 799 meters above sea level.

In recent years, volcanic activities in Japan have been relatively frequent. Volcanic eruptions not only affect the local ecological environment but may also pose threats to the lives and safety of surrounding residents. Relevant departments will continue to closely monitor the activities of Mount Ontake and release the latest information and safety tips to the public in a timely manner. The consecutive eruptions of Mount Ontake also remind people once again to attach great importance to the prevention and response to volcanic disasters.