According to reports, a volcanic eruption occurred at Mt. Ontake on Suwa no Se Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, at 3 pm local time on January 1. The plume of smoke from the eruption reached a height of 1,600 meters, and a small amount of ash was expected to fall on the island by 9 p.m.
As of the time of reporting, the crater was still under a Level 2 eruption alert, and the meteorological department urged nearby residents to be aware of large lava blocks near the crater. In addition, ash is expected to be washed southwestward.
The report did not provide detailed information on the causes and specific effects of the eruption. Volcanic eruptions can cause ash to fall in the surrounding area, posing a threat to local residents and facilities.
The eruption has attracted the attention and discussion of netizens. It has been mentioned that the discharge of nuclear sewage may be linked to natural disasters, including ** and volcanic eruptions. However, this association is only speculation by some netizens, and there is no scientific evidence that the discharge of nuclear sewage will directly lead to ** and volcanic activity.
Netizens also expressed their concern about the incident in the comments and wished the local residents safety. Some called for caution in dealing with disasters, emphasizing concern for areas that could be affected.