TOKYO: A small eruption occurred at Mt.Aso in southern Japan on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. local time (2330 GMT Friday) following a strong earthquake in the area, with smoke rising about 100 metres (300 feet) high, public broadcaster NHK reported.
The Japanese Meteorological Agency kept its alert level at 2 on a scale of 5 for Mt.Aso, which has had eruptions in the past. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck southern Japan , killing at least 11 people, injuring hundreds more and trapping people in collapsed buildings, media reported, just over a day after a quake killed nine people in the same region.
Authorities warned of damage over a wide area with reports of fires, power outages, collapsed bridges and gaping holes in the earth. Residents near a dam were told to leave because of fears it might crumble, broadcaster NHK said.
News categories:
| Pakistan News | International News |
|---|---|
| Showbiz News | Sport News |
| Business News | Amazing News |
Post a Comment