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Volcanic alert for Mt. Asama raised to Level 2

The Japan Meteorological Agency has raised the volcanic alert for Mount Asama from Level 1 to 2, warning individuals to chorus from approaching its crater.

The volcano northwest of Tokyo straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures.

The company upgraded the extent within the five-tier alert system on Thursday after slight tilt modifications, or indicators of magma rising, started to be seen round March 15.

Officials say the variety of volcanic earthquakes has additionally elevated since Tuesday.

They are calling on individuals inside 2 kilometers of the crater to be alert for volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows that might come from an eruption.
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