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Volcanic eruption in Japan forces evacuations in 2 towns

Sakurajima volcano is seen in Kagoshima, southern island of Kyushu, Japan, one day after its eruption, Monday, July 25, 2022. The volcano spewed ash and large rocks into the nighttime sky on Sunday. (Kyodo News via AP) Sakurajima volcano is seen from a shelter at a town in Kagoshima, southern island of Kyushu, Japan, one day after its eruption, Monday, July 25, 2022. The volcano spewed ash and large rocks into the nighttime sky on Sunday. (Kyodo News via AP) Ash from Sakurajima volcano is seen on a vehicle in Kagoshima, southern island of Kyushu, Japan Monday, July 25, 2022. The volcano erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks, causing dozens of residents in nearby towns to evacuate to a safer part of the region. (Kyodo News via AP) This long exposure image shows the eruption of volcano Sakurajima Sunday night, July 24, 2022, in the view from Tarumizu city, Japan's southern prefecture of Kagoshima. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said a volcano on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and volcanic rocks, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns. (Kyodo News via AP) Volcano Sakurajima is seen on March 8, 2022, in Japan's southern prefecture of Kagoshima. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said a volcano on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, July 24, 2022, spewing ash and volcanic rocks, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns. (Kyodo News via AP) This long exposure image shows the eruption of volcano Sakurajima Sunday night, July 24, 2022, in the view from Tarumizu city, Japan's southern prefecture of Kagoshima. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said a volcano on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and volcanic rocks, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns. (Kyodo News via AP)
Volcanic eruption in Japan forces evacuations in 2 towns