Kirishima (Shinmoedake) and Aira Caldera (Sakurajima) Volcanoes (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Kirishima (Shinmoedake) and Aira Caldera (Sakurajima) Volcanoes

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Southern Japan on Feb. 3rd, 2011, showing the active cones of Kirishima (Shinmoedake) and Aira caldera (Sakurajima) volcanoes. While Kirishima is erupting very strongly, Aira's activity is relatively low.

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