* Astronomy

Japan's Sakurajima volcano due for major eruption within 30 years, say scientists

One of Japan's most active volcanoes is due for a major eruption within the next 30 years, say scientists who have studied a build-up of magma there. The Sakurajima volcano on Japan's Kyushu island poses a "growing threat", researchers at the University of Bristol say.
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Sakurajima volcano in southern Japan erupts

A volcano in southern Japan dramatically erupted Friday, with television footage showing fiery hot lava flowing down its slopes and smoke rising skyward.
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Sakurajima volcano erupts 50km from nuclear plant in Japan

Japan's Sakurajima volcano, situated about 50km from the Sendai nuclear station, has erupted with the country's meteorological agency issuing an orange warning not to approach it.
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5/08/2015 -- 11 Large volcanic eruptions in 1 day

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Sakurajima volcano covers city with ash after eruption

Sakurajima, Japans most active volcano that has erupted for the 500th time this year on Sunday, has covered the nearby city of Kagoshima with ash. The residents are clearing up the roads, cars, shops and homes covered with a blanket of grey dust.