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Fig. 14.

From: Precursory activity and evolution of the 2011 eruption of Shinmoe-dake in Kirishima volcano—insights from ash samples

Fig. 14.

Precursory phases and evolution of the 2011 eruption of Shinmoe-dake at Kirishima volcano, inferred from observation of ash samples. For detailed explanation, see related discussion and conclusion. The followings are dates and source of each photo; 1) phreatic (May 28, 2010; Bulletin on Volcanic Activity (May 2010) issued from Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)), 2) phreatomagmatic (morning of January 21, 2011; courtesy of JMA), 3) sub-Plinian (January 26 17:00, 2011; Mt. Kirishima live camera located in Ohnami-ike), 4) vulcanian (February 4, 2011; T. Kaneko), 6) second phreatomagmatic period (August 13, 2011; courtesy of K. Shimousuki, Worth Planning Ltd.).

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