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降灰予報(定時)

Source reports an ash-fall forecast for Sakurajima. Currently Sakurajima is at eruption alert level 3 (entry restrictions). If an eruption occurs, ashfall is expected west of the crater from 22日21時 to 24時. Coordinates given: 31°35.55', 130°39.4'. Depth: 1.1 km. Listed affected locations (ashfall): Kagoshima City, Tarumizu City, Satsumasendai City, Hioki City, Kirishima City, Ichikikushikino City, Minamisatsuma City (all in Kagoshima Prefecture).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
7/10

Why it matters

The source indicates an elevated eruption alert level (Level 3) for Sakurajima and forecasts ashfall over multiple cities in Kagoshima Prefecture during the stated period.

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