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Date: 2012-07-08 13:00 UTC
Volcano:Sakurajima
Area: Japan
Source: Jma Mtsat-2
Aviation colour code:  nil
Summit elevation:  1060m
Eruption Details: erupted at 20120708/1309z fl070 stnrobs va dtg: 08/1315z

Volcano ash cloud Japan - Sakurajima   Sunday 08 Jul 2012 13:00 UTC

Remarks: we will issue further advisory if va is detected in satelliteimagery. va of previous vaa dissipated on satellite imagery. new

This data supplements the official Volcanic Ash Advisory Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories. The data is to be used with caution. The official Volcanic Ash Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories take precedence in all circumstances. Please refer to national NOTAMs for definitive boundaries of no-fly areas.

Altitiude levels (International Standard Atmosphere)

SFC to FL200 - Ash concentrations between the surface and 20,000 feet.
FL200 to FL350 - Ash concentrations between 20,000 feet and 35,000 feet.
FL350 to FL550 - Ash concentrations between 35,000 feet and 55,000 feet.
SFC to 6000FT - Ash concentrations between the surface and 6,000 feet.