Japan's Sakurajima may erupt on large scale: gov't panel

Mt. Sakurajima in southwestern Japan may erupt on a large scale, given recent data analysis, a weather agency panel said Tuesday.The frequency of eruptions at Minamidake summit crater in Kagoshima Prefecture has been on the decrease while the volume of volcanic ashes remains unchanged, meaning the upcoming eruption could be bigger than usual, the panel on forecast of volcanic activities at the Japan Meteorological Agency said.The panel maintains its alert for the active volcano at level 3, warning not to approach the crater. A local weather observatory warns of a small-scale pyroclastic flo…READ FULL ARTICLE