Volcano erupts in Japan, fears heightened as quake predicts 'Baba Venga'

eruption in Volcano in Japan: Japan's Mount Shinmoedake volcano has erupted on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) afternoon. The eruption in the volcano spread clouds of black and dense ash into the sky up to a height of several meters. Japanese authorities have issued warnings, citing safety reasons and urging residents to stay away from the mountains

Japan Meteorological Agency issued warning

The Japanese Meteorological Department has also recorded a video of the volcanic eruption. The video showed lava and thick black smoke billowing out of the surrounding mountains on Wednesday night

magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits southern Kyushu

On the other hand, after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit southern Kyushu on Friday (July 4, 2025), authorities evacuated people living on all local islands

Japan government appeals to people

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