Sky Turns Grey: Japan’s Mount Shinmoedake Erupts with Massive 6.7 KM Ash Blast On July 3, 2025, Japan was rocked by a powerful volcanic eruption as Mount Shinmoedake, located on Kyushu Island, burst into activity. At exactly 3:37 PM JST, the volcano sent a massive 6.7 km (22,000 feet) ash plume into the sky, alarming local residents and triggering official…