Volcano Erupts Near Tokyo Raining Ash Down on City
Mitch Battros - Earth Changes Media
Mount Asama volcano erupted near Tokyo early today, spewing a plume of ash and smoke more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) high and raining ash down on parts of the city. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Mount Asama is approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) northwest of Tokyo which erupted at 1:51 am (0451 GMT) Monday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency. Chunks of rock from the explosion were found about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) away from the volcano. An alert level of three was issued as ash fell on nearby areas. Alert level three urges nearby residents to take caution, and was kept in place for a 2.5 mile (4 kilometer) radius. Alert level four advises residents to prepare for evacuation, while level five, the highest, orders evacuation, according to the agency. FULL ARTICLE: http://earthchangesmedia.com/secure/3247.326/article-9162523967.php newsletter@earthchangesmedia.com 