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  Sakurajima volcano erupts in southern Japan

Sakurajima volcano erupts in southern Japan

Published : Feb 5, 2016, 3:38 pm IST
Updated : Feb 5, 2016, 3:38 pm IST

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The agency said on its website that Sakurajima in southern Kagoshima prefecture erupted at 6:56 pm. (Photo: YouTube Video Grab)
 The agency said on its website that Sakurajima in southern Kagoshima prefecture erupted at 6:56 pm. (Photo: YouTube Video Grab)

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A volcano in southern Japan erupted Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, with television footage showing dramatic images of the fiery spectacle.

The agency said on its website that Sakurajima in southern Kagoshima prefecture erupted at 6:56 pm (0956 GMT). There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Location: Japan, Tokyo-to, Tokyo