First published 9/22/2026, 5:33:15 AM · Last updated 9/22/2026, 5:33:15 AM

降灰予報（定時）

The excerpt (JMA) states that Kuchinoerabu-jima is at eruption alert level 2 (crater-area restrictions). If an eruption occurs, ash fall is forecast from the crater toward the southwest between 22nd 21:00 and 24:00. Coordinates: 3026.6, 13013.03. Depth: 0.7 km. Warnings list ash fall and small volcanic bombs for Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The JMA forecast warns of expected ash fall (22nd 21:00–24:00) from Kuchinoerabu-jima and reports ash fall and small volcanic bombs for Yakushima Town, indicating an active volcanic situation and local hazards during the stated period.

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