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flag Japan’s Sakurajima and the Philippines’ Mayon volcanoes erupted, triggering evacuations and flight bans.

flag On January 18, 2026, Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano erupted, sending ash to 9,000 feet, while the Philippines’ Mayon Volcano recorded 19 earthquakes, 297 rockfalls, 57 pyroclastic flows, and high sulfur dioxide emissions, with lava dome growth continuing. flag Both volcanoes remained at Alert Level 3, with restricted access and flight bans in place. flag The Tokyo VAAC reported no detectable ash via satellite but warned of possible ash movement and pledged updates if detected.

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