Eruption in Japan. The streets were covered with a layer of ash: photos and videos of a powerful volcanic eruption in Japan were published

The number of deaths from the eruption Volcano Ontake, which began on Saturday, reached 46 people. The unexpected activity of the volcano surprised several hundred tourists and climbers on its slopes. About 100 people managed to go down, the rest were forced to seek shelter on the mountain. At the moment, most of them have already been evacuated by rescuers. Many are hospitalized in critical condition. The exact number of those who remained is unknown, it is assumed that there are about 10-20 people.

The search and rescue operation is intermittent due to the ongoing activity of the volcano.

This is how it happens (photo source Kyodo News)…

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Ontake Volcano is located 200 km from Tokyo. According to scientists, it was a small eruption.

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Japan is located in a zone of collision of tectonic plates, so sudden volcanic eruptions occur periodically there. In the photo: tourists rush to leave the vicinity of Ontake.

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A column of volcanic dust during eruptions can reach a height of up to 50 km. This time at Ontake, the pillar was only 10 km high.

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According to experts, during powerful eruptions, the surroundings of the volcano can be covered with a layer of dust a thickness of ... a kilometer.

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The area around the Ontake volcano is covered with only 20 cm of dust, but it looks like it is the ancient Roman Pompeii.

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According to scientists, if a low-power volcanic eruption is brewing, then it is impossible to predict when it will occur. Therefore, it is not always possible to warn tourists about the danger.

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There was no lava ejection, as is usually the case during eruptions, this time - the volcano gave birth only to clouds of dust and gas.

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A military helicopter evacuates a victim from a mountainside.

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More than 1,000 rescuers work on Ontake. Their work was interrupted due to emissions of poisonous gases.

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This is reported by the Japan Meteorological Administration.

According to preliminary data, the volcano threw out a column of ash and smoke 4.7 kilometers high. An eruption of "explosive nature" was recorded at 07.20 local time (01:20 - Kiev time). In addition, ejections of large stones were recorded at a distance of 800 - 1 thousand meters from the crater.

Due to the volcanic eruption closest to it settlements covered with ashes. On the this moment declared 3 level of danger out of 5 possible. It is forbidden to approach the mountain and climb it. If the situation worsens, people will be evacuated.

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The height of the Sakurajima volcano is 1117 meters, and the area is about 77 km². It also has three peaks. Since 1955, the volcano has been erupting almost constantly. It is a tourist attraction and is accessible by ferry.

As reported by "Apostrophe", earlier, as a result of which at least 25 people died and more than 200 were injured.

Japan is a small island country with a unique history and culture. Did you know that in Japan there are 109 active volcanoes, which is about 10 percent of all active volcanoes in the world. At the same time, more than 70 percent of Japan's territory is mountainous, and therefore it is not surprising that volcanoes play a significant role in the culture and mythology of Japan. From majestic mountain Fuji, down to an underwater volcano that formed a new island just last year, Japan's volcanoes offer an impressive spectacle.

Not far from the city of Shimabara on the island of Kyushu is a group of volcanoes known as Mount Unzen. These volcanoes erupted six million years ago, and until recently, they were thought to be dormant volcanoes. In 1934 a national park and even a small village has grown up to accommodate tourists. In 1990, one of the volcanoes, Mount Fügen, experienced a series of eruptions. Today, the mountain is dormant again, and visitors can climb its 1,359-meter-high peak to enjoy panoramic views. To shorten the path, most hikers climb from Mount Washim, the top of which can be reached in a three-minute lift ride at the Nita Pass.

2. Mount Aso.

Mount Aso, or Aso-San, is actually five separate volcanic peaks. The volcano is located south island Japan Kyushu, near the city of Kumamoto. Mount Aso-san is so massive that several villages are located within its borders. One of the five volcanoes, Mount Nakadake, is still active and is the area's main attraction, but when the volcano erupts gases, the entire area is closed to the public. Other peaks are also popular with tourists. Tours in the region range from short walks to multi-day hikes. Adjacent to the Mount Aso Museum is a helipad where visitors can buy breathtaking flights over the volcano.

1. Mount Fuji

Located less than two hours from Tokyo, Mount Fuji (or Fujiyama) is Japan's most recognizable landmark, visited by millions of tourists. Legend has it that Mount Fuji was created on the same day. Geologically, the current volcano is thought to have formed on top of an old volcano about 10,000 years ago. Climbing Mount Fuji is so popular that it even has its own post office at the top. So those who reach the top can send a postcard home from the crest of the 3,800-meter peak.

Nature generously endowed the country rising sun fabulous landscapes. However, some of these gifts sometimes not only stagger the imagination, but also have dangerous, sometimes even deadly qualities. We are talking about volcanoes, the list of which includes both active and dormant volcanic objects. Danger, pleasantly tickling the nerves, attracts hundreds of tourists and researchers from all over the world. Conquering the peaks of the majestic fiery mountains of Japan, travelers make unique photos for memory.

Reasons for the formation of volcanoes

Japan is located at the junction of four tectonic plates: the Eurasian, North American, Philippine and Pacific. Colliding with each other, they give rise to faults, tectonic belts and raise the mountain landscape. Almost every minute the country's seismic stations register powerful shocks, which often develop into destructive earthquakes. This largely explains why there are many volcanoes in Japan.

Impressive active volcanoes

In the middle of the twentieth century. scientists have more accurately determined how much active volcanoes located in Japan. According to the latest classification, there are 450 fiery mountains in the country, of which 110 active ones are located from Hokkaido to Iwo Jima. Here they are:

dormant volcanoes