Japanese authorities issue alert as Mount Aso volcano rumbles to life

"Mount Aso in southern Japan has erupted, belching a column of ash several thousand feet into the air, the latest eruption in one of the world’s most volcanically active countries."

"The meteorologists warned of a heavy ash fall within an area 19 miles (30km) north-east of the mountain, with moderate and light ash falls forecast up to 150 miles away over the next few hours."

"On 27 September 2014, Japan suffered its deadliest eruption in almost 90 years when Mount Ontake, in central Nagano prefecture, burst unexpectedly to life."

"An estimated 63 people were killed in the eruption, which occurred as the peak was packed with hikers out to see the region’s spectacular autumn colors."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/07/mount-aso-japan-volcano-eruption-warning-heavy-ash-fall