### [2017-10-11](/feed/2017/10/11/index.md)

##### Mount Kirishima
# Shinmoedake volcano erupts for the first time in six years. 




### Sources:

1. [The Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/10/11/national/kyushus-shinmoedake-volcano-blows-stack-first-time-six-years/#.Wd4thVuPJaQ)

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