Kagoshima, Japan – An explosive eruption at 00:57 on November 16, 2025, hurled a massive column of ash and smoke 4,400 meters above the crater.

The blast sent a towering plume into the night sky, marking one of the most forceful eruptions of the ongoing activity cycle.

This event was confirmed as the 148th explosive eruption of the year, highlighting the continued volatility of Sakurajima throughout 2025.

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