Kyushu, Japan: Mount Shinmoe volcano in southwestern Japan erupted early on Wednesday, its sixth eruption since last week, spewing columns of smoke up to a height of almost 2,000 meters.
Japan's Meteorological Agency said said it had received no reports of damage from the area around the 1,421-meter high volcano, but rocks and ash have been raining over the nearby towns causing broken windows and damaging crops.
On Tuesday the 1500 meter high volcano had erupted sending plumes of smoke hundreds of feet in the air, and breaking windows as far as 5 miles away.
Hundreds of local residents have been evacuated to safer areas as further eruptions are expected.
The Shinmoedake volcano has seen some major activity in the last week after staying dormant for the last 52 years.
Japan's Meteorological Agency said said it had received no reports of damage from the area around the 1,421-meter high volcano, but rocks and ash have been raining over the nearby towns causing broken windows and damaging crops.
On Tuesday the 1500 meter high volcano had erupted sending plumes of smoke hundreds of feet in the air, and breaking windows as far as 5 miles away.
The Shinmoedake volcano has seen some major activity in the last week after staying dormant for the last 52 years.
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