Mount Asama is one of Japan's most active volcanoes, and is said to be erupting within 48 hours. The volcano last erupted in September of 2004. 45,000 of it's nearby residents have been warned about the volcano and told to be prepared to leave their homes within 2 hours notice. Many roads near the bottom of the volcano have also been closed. In 1783 Mount Asama had it's most famous eruption, in which the explosion was heard over 200 miles away, and lava blocks 35 meters in diameter were thrown into the air from the mouth of the volcano. The eruption also swept out most of the city due to lava flooding. Japan is home to more than 100 active volcanoes, and have experienced four minor earthquakes within the last two weeks - which also leads experts to think that the volcano may be erupting very soon.
Citation:
Ryall, Julian. "Japan warns of volcano eruption within 48 hours." telegraph.co.uk. 1 Feb 2009. 1 Feb 2009
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