TOKYO: A volcano near Tokyo erupted early on Monday, with white smoke billowing and ash falling on the capital, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the minor eruption of the 2,568-metre Mount Asama, 150 kilometres north-west of Tokyo.
The volcano last erupted in August 2008. Live television footage showed smoke coming from the snow-covered mountain seven hours after the eruption, shortly before 2230 IST on Sunday.
Carried by winds, volcanic ash was seen in towns at the foot of the mountain as well as in the heart of Tokyo, according to the agency.
The agency warned of a possible fall of rocks within four kilometres of the crater.
Soruce: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Volcano_erupts_near_Tokyo/articleshow/4061718.cms
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the minor eruption of the 2,568-metre Mount Asama, 150 kilometres north-west of Tokyo.
The volcano last erupted in August 2008. Live television footage showed smoke coming from the snow-covered mountain seven hours after the eruption, shortly before 2230 IST on Sunday.
Carried by winds, volcanic ash was seen in towns at the foot of the mountain as well as in the heart of Tokyo, according to the agency.
The agency warned of a possible fall of rocks within four kilometres of the crater.
Soruce: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Volcano_erupts_near_Tokyo/articleshow/4061718.cms
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