Strong explosions with volcanic lightning at Sakurajima, Japan
Strong explosions accompanied by volcanic lightning were registered at Sakurajima volcano, Japan at 10:30 UTC on December 3, 2022.
According to Tokyo VAAC, volcanic ash reached 1.8 km (6 000 feet) above sea level.
Similar explosions were recorded at the volcano on December 2:
Featured image credit: Rita Bauer (stillshot)
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