tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877698188774561460.post2157121283761042927..comments2023-11-06T17:59:14.655+02:00Comments on Eco R Geo: Sakurajima Volcano Alert Leads to Evacuation Advisories in Japanantixronoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321757470762094126noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877698188774561460.post-23006756899020563522015-08-15T11:25:33.678+03:002015-08-15T11:25:33.678+03:00Japan raises warning level on volcano 50 km from j...Japan raises warning level on volcano 50 km from just-restarted nuclear plant...<br /><br />The Meteorological Agency said Saturday that a volcano 50 km from a just-restarted nuclear reactor is showing signs of increased activity and that nearby residents should prepare to evacuate.<br /><br />Sakurajima, a mountain on the southern island of Kyushu, is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and erupts almost constantly. But a larger than usual eruption could be in the offing, an official at the agency said.<br /><br />“There is the danger that stones could rain down on areas near the mountain’s base, so we are warning residents of those areas to be ready to evacuate if needed,” the official added.<br /><br />The agency also said it had raised the warning level on the peak, 990 km southwest of Tokyo, to an unprecedented 4, for prepare to evacuate, from 3.............http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/08/15/national/japan-raises-warning-level-volcano-50-km-just-restarted-nuclear-plant/#.Vc73MLUpr2Z<br />15/8/15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com