Japan's Mount Aso Volcano Erupts

Japan’s Mount Aso volcano erupted on October 20, with authorities warning locals to keep their distance.

NERV, Japan’s disaster warning app, said: “Pyroclastic flow reached more than 1km from the crater.” They warned of “heavy ash fall” in the hours following the eruption.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned people not to approach the volcano. Credit: @exi_toram via Storyful