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Volcanic Eruption at Sakurajima, Kagoshima – Ash Plume 5,000m – 13 May 2026

Occurred 13 May 2026·Detected 13 May 2026·
🇯🇵 Sakurajima volcano, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan; Kagoshima Airport affected1 reportCAT VOLCEnded 13 May 2026
Natural CatastropheAviationPropertyMarine CargoAviationEnergyCasualty & Liability

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, erupted at 10:25 local time on 13 May 2026, producing an ash/eruption column of approximately 5,000 metres. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) raised the eruption alert level to Level 3. Flights at Kagoshima Airport are reported to have been delayed as a result of the eruption activity.

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Impact verdict

Medium impact. Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and its eruptions can cause property damage, ashfall disruption to transport and agriculture, and aviation delays. An alert level 3 eruption with a 5,000m plume has meaningful insurance exposure, particularly for property, aviation, and business interruption lines in Kagoshima Prefecture.

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Geographic Zone Matches

1 active match

  • Pacific Ring of Fire
    Rule-basedConfidence 100%

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Affected countries

🇯🇵 Japan

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