Japan’s Mount Asama erupts, weather agency issues warning

Japan Meteorological Agency issued a level 3 warning on a scale of up to 5 following the eruption.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said Mount Asama in central Japan erupted late on Wednesday and issued a warning not to approach the volcano.

Mount Asama in central Japan erupted late on Wednesday, 08 August, 2019. (Reuters Photo)

The agency issued a level 3 warning on a scale of up to 5 following the eruption that occurred around 10:08 p.m. (1308 GMT).

There were no immediate reports of damage in the sparsely populated vicinity.

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