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Volcano erupts close to Tokyo | Volcano erupts close to Tokyo |
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Japan's Mount Asama volcano has erupted, spewing smoke almost 2km (1.3 miles) into the air and causing ash to drift over parts of the capital, Tokyo. | Japan's Mount Asama volcano has erupted, spewing smoke almost 2km (1.3 miles) into the air and causing ash to drift over parts of the capital, Tokyo. |
There were no reports of injuries or damage in the sparsely populated area around the mountain, 145km north-west of Tokyo. | There were no reports of injuries or damage in the sparsely populated area around the mountain, 145km north-west of Tokyo. |
Chunks of rock from the explosion were found about 1km from the volcano. | Chunks of rock from the explosion were found about 1km from the volcano. |
Residents living within a 4km radius of the mountain have been urged to be cautious. | Residents living within a 4km radius of the mountain have been urged to be cautious. |
Volcanic ash fell on nearby areas as well as parts of Tokyo, Japan's meteorological agency said. | Volcanic ash fell on nearby areas as well as parts of Tokyo, Japan's meteorological agency said. |
TV reports showed neighbourhoods sprinkled with white flakes. | TV reports showed neighbourhoods sprinkled with white flakes. |
Mount Asama is 2,568m (8,425 ft) high, with snow-covered peaks. No lava flows could be seen. | Mount Asama is 2,568m (8,425 ft) high, with snow-covered peaks. No lava flows could be seen. |
The last major eruption of Mount Asama took place in September 2004, when it spewed ash and rock as far as 200km away. | The last major eruption of Mount Asama took place in September 2004, when it spewed ash and rock as far as 200km away. |
A huge eruption in 1783 caused widespread damage and killed about 1,500 people. | A huge eruption in 1783 caused widespread damage and killed about 1,500 people. |
With 108 active volcanoes, Japan is among the most seismically busy countries in the world. | With 108 active volcanoes, Japan is among the most seismically busy countries in the world. |
The country lies in the so-called Ring of Fire - a series of volcanoes and faultlines that outline the Pacific Ocean. | The country lies in the so-called Ring of Fire - a series of volcanoes and faultlines that outline the Pacific Ocean. |
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