JMA reported that during 26 April-3 May incandescence from Minamidake Crater (at Aira Caldera?s Sakurajima volcano) was visible nightly.
There was a total of 10 explosions, producing ash plumes that rose as high has 2.4 km above the summit and ejected bombs 1.3-1.7 km away from the crater.
The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 5-level scale), and residents were warned to stay 2 km away from the crater.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
Asosan (Japan)