Sakurajima, a volcano located in Japan’s Kyushu prefecture, has erupted. The volcano is currently spewing clouds of ash and smoke into the sky.

While the eruption has prompted evacuations and warnings, there have been no casualties reported so far. Sakurajima is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.

Here is some useful vocabulary to help you understand the eruption of Sakurajima!


Vocabulary

Erupt/Eruption

Erupt - Eruption (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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To be located

To be located (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Evacuate/Evacuation

Evacuate - Evacuation (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Prompt

Prompt (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Ash

Ash (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Casualty

Casualty (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Active

Active (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Spew

Spew (Vocabulary) with definition and example sentence.
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Have you ever seen a volcano? Try using this vocabulary to make some sentences in the comments!


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