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Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupts, triggers evacuation

Sakurajima volcano on Japan's main southern island of Kyushu erupted on Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks.

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The agency warned of falling volcanic rocks in areas within 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) of the crater and possible flow of lava, ash and searing gas within 2 kilometers (1.2 miles).