Overview
- The Minamidake crater erupted around 00:57, with further blasts at about 02:30 and 08:50 local time on Nov. 16.
- JMA measured ash plumes near 4,400 meters, while satellite and VAAC analysis estimated a transient top near 5,500 meters.
- About 30 flights were canceled at Kagoshima Airport as runways were swept and aircraft underwent post-ash inspections, with additional delays into Nov. 17.
- Forecasts warned of ashfall over parts of Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Kumamoto prefectures as the cloud drifted mainly northeast.
- Authorities reported no injuries or building damage and continued monitoring at Alert Level 3.