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A volcano in southwestern Japan erupted early on Saturday, spewing a plume of ash 6.8 miles into the sky, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency. Japanese broadcaster NHK captured the moment on video when Mount Aso erupted. (Oct. 8, 2016)
Japan’s Mount Aso Volcano Erupts
A volcano in southwestern Japan erupted early on Saturday, spewing a plume of ash 6.8 miles into the sky, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency. Japanese broadcaster NHK captured the moment on video when Mount Aso erupted. (Oct. 8, 2016)