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Volcano in Japan injures hikers
A volcano erupted in central Japan on Saturday, shooting ash and rocks into the air that reportedly left eight hikers injured and forced 150 people to shelter in cabins near the summit.
Tokyo: A volcano erupted in central Japan on Saturday, shooting ash and rocks into the air that reportedly left eight hikers injured and forced 150 people to shelter in cabins near the summit.
The eruption of the 3,067-meter (10,121-foot) Mount Ontake happened around midday, the meteorological agency said. Television footage showed huge clouds of smoke billowing from the peak, which is a popular destination for trekkers.
"There was a thunder-like noise and the sky became dark because of the smoke," Shuichi Mukai
“The eruption is still taking place,” he said. "Airplanes are diverting their flying routes to avoid the ash cloud," said Hasegawa.
NHK public broadcaster showed footage of the mountain sending thick, grey smoke into the air.
Mt. Ontake is located some 200 km (125 miles) west of Tokyo. No nuclear power plants are located nearby.
