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When did the 1812 eruption of Mount Sakurajima begin?
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Quick Answer
Sakurajima’s great eruption began in 1914, not 1812; the major eruption started on 12 January 1914.
The Full Story
Mount Sakurajima’s most famous modern eruption began on 12 January 1914 in Kagoshima, Japan. The eruption was so powerful that it eventually connected the volcanic island to the mainland through lava flows. It killed dozens of people and forced large-scale evacuations. Sakurajima remains one of the most closely monitored volcanoes in the world because it has frequent activity near populated areas.
Key Facts
1.Date: 12 January 1914
2.Lava flows linked the island to Kyushu
3.One of Japan’s most monitored volcanoes
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