Sakurajima Volcano, Japan
From series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”Height: 1 117 meters.
One of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world is in Japan. Sakurajima volcano is constantly active since 1955. Researchers believe that its eruption may be the most extensive in the history. This disaster can begin at any time. One of the last eruptions happened in 2009. The volcano is located in the immediate vicinity of the city of Kagoshima, so its residents live in a permanent alert.
Literally, every day locals prepare themselves for disaster. There are many underground shelters built in the city. Exercises, which involve both adults and children, are regular here. Instant-acting web cameras have been installed over the volcano to track its activity in real time. The largest eruption of Sakurajima volcano happened in 1924. A huge amount of lava was thrown through the vent. It went out of the volcano, and then cooled.
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Sakurajima Volcano - interactive map
Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'JA Green Kagoshima Hakamagoshi Branch' located in 4 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'ニコニコレンタカー鹿児島天文館店' is located in 8 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Eneos Self Yojiro SS' in 8 km
Supermarket: '（有）柳川氷室' in 8 km
Parking: 'リパーク鹿児島山下町' in 8 km
Apotheek: '朝日通り薬局' in 8 km
Police station: 'Sakurajima Substation' in 4 km
Cafe/restaurant: '廻る寿司 めっけもん' in 8 km
Railway station: 'ＪＲ九州鹿児島支社鹿児島鉄道事業部営業' in 10 km
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