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Volcanic Alert for Mount Aso in Kumamoto Raised to Level 3

Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Meteorological Agency on Friday raised the volcanic alert for Mount Aso in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto to Level 3 from Level 2, banning entry to the mountain, due to increased volcanic tremor amplitudes and rapidly growing volcanic gas emissions. At a press conference in Tokyo, Atsushi Fuji, director of the agency's Volcanic Observation Div...

Japan's meteorological agency has raised the alert level for Mount Aso to 3, indicating heightened volcanic activity, following a surge in tremors and gas emissions. Authorities warn residents to stay clear of a 2-kilometer radius of the Nakadake No. 1 crater, where large volcanic rocks and potential pyroclastic flows could pose significant risks.

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