Volcanic eruption in Japan spreads ash in 4 cities, towns
A volcano in southwestern Japan spread ashes in at least four cities and towns on Thursday after an ash plume rose 2,000 meters from its crater. The Shinmoedake volcano which lies on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures started erupting this week for the first time in six years. Residents have been warned to not approach the volcano.