This morning, the Tokachidake volcano in Hokkaido, Japan erupted. Although it is only on a very small scale, with volcanic ash erupting at a height of about 200 meters, this is the first time that Mt. Tokachi has erupted since 2004. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to maintain eruption alert level 2, urging the public to be wary of large volcanic eruptions that may occur within about 1.5 km of the crater. According to reports, the eruption was also accompanied by volcanic tremors that continued for about 45 seconds, while “empty vibrations” were also observed.

This morning, the Tokachidake volcano in Hokkaido, Japan erupted. Although it is only on a very small scale, with volcanic ash erupting at a height of about 200 meters, this is the first time that Mt. Tokachi has erupted since 2004. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to maintain eruption alert level 2, urging the public to be wary of large volcanic eruptions that may occur within about 1.5 km of the crater. According to reports, the eruption was also accompanied by volcanic tremors that continued for about 45 seconds, while “empty vibrations” were also observed.