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Mount Shinmoedake, a volcano in the Kirishima mountain range on Kyushu Island, erupted recently, spewing a massive ash cloud into the sky.

Mount Shinmoedake is an active stratovolcano in Kyushu Island, Japan, in the Kirishima mountain range.
It rises 1420.8 meters above sea level as part of Kagoshima Prefecture's volcanic complex, with regular eruption patterns and geological structures.
The first recorded eruptions of Shinmoedake occurred in 1716.
Since then, eruptions have occurred intermittently throughout the years and continue to this day.
It rose to international prominence as one of the filming locations for the 1967 James Bond film "You Only Live Twice."

Feature	Details
Volcano Type	Stratovolcano (also known as Composite Volcano)
Shape	Tall, steep, and cone-shaped
Comparison with Shield Volcanoes	Higher peaks; not flat like shield volcanoes
Typical Location	Found above subduction zones; common in volcanically active regions like the Ring of Fire
Composition	Roughly 50% lava and 50% pyroclastic material
Structure	Layered deposits of lava and ash
Crater Characteristics	Small crater at the peak; may contain water, ice, or a volcanic dome during dormant phases
Percentage of Earth’s Volcanoes	~60% of Earth’s individual volcanoes
Common Lava Types	Andesite and Dacite (cooler and more viscous than basalt)
Example Source	Mount Shinmoedake (featured on Vajiram & Ravi Current Affairs)

SOURCE: TIMES NOW

Practice Question:

Q. Mount Shinmoedake, recently in the news for its volcanic activity, is located in:

A) Philippines
B) Japan
C) Indonesia
D) Papua New Guinea

Correct Answer:
B) Japan

Mount Shinmoedake is an active stratovolcano located on Kyushu Island in Japan.
It is part of the Kirishima volcanic group, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
The volcano has shown eruptions in recent years, making it significant in terms of disaster management and geography