Volcanic eruption in Japan

While Japan is racing against the heavy consequences of the earthquake and tsunami, a volcano in the south works again.

The scene of Shinmoedake volcano eruption on February 4.Photo: AFP.

AP quoted the Japan Meteorological Bureau as saying that Shinmoedake volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture sprayed rocks, gas and ash after sleeping for several weeks.

At the beginning of February, the volcano Shinmoedake erupted continuously for many days, causing the lives of people around it to turn upside down. Crops were damaged and hundreds of people were evacuated to avoid dust.

The Japan Meteorological Bureau has not identified this eruption of the Shinmoedake volcano related to the March 11 earthquake.

Shinmoedake volcano operates in the context of Japan is deploying a huge rescue campaign after the earthquake and tsunami. Tens of thousands of soldiers and ships and helicopters were deployed to carry out rescue work in the affected area. More than 215,000 people were taken to 1,350 temporary accommodation in 5 provinces.

Many countries have sent rescue teams to Japan and the United Nations to play a coordinating role. US President Barack Obama promised to help Japan in difficult times. An American carrier participated in the rescue operation while another was on its way here.

This is the most terrifying earthquake in Japan within 140 years. In 1923, a 8.3-magnitude seismic struck occurred in 143,000 people in Kanto. In 1995, 6,400 people were killed in a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Kobe.