The construction of the Shinmoe, which is located on the border of Miyazak and Kagoshima Prefectures, has emitted a powerful pillar of ash, NHK reports.
According to scientists, this is the first significant eruption since 2018. The ashes cover a radius of 50 km. In late June, Simon showed moderate activity up to 500 m high with emissions.
The National Meteorological Agency also raised the level of alarm of the alarm at the Sumamoto prefecture to the second level.
As a result, three prefectures, molten, Kagoshima and Kumamoto were in danger due to volcanic activity.
