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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Mt. Aso erupts

Smoke billows from Mt. Aso during an eruption on Wednesday morning. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

KUMAMOTO -- Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture erupted at around 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Following the eruption, the agency raised its volcanic alert for Mt. Aso to Level 3, meaning people should not approach the volcano. It had previously been at Level 2, meaning people should stay away from the crater.

An eruption previously occurred on Mt. Aso on Oct. 14.

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