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Volcano Erupts in Southern Japan

by VOA News

   A volcano in southern Japan has erupted.

   The Japan Meteorological Agency said Mount Aso, on the island of
   Kyushu, erupted early Saturday, spewing volcanic ash and rocks into the
   air.

   The residents in nearby Aso City were cleaning off their ash-covered
   cars Saturday morning.

   Mount Aso is located in the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire," home to
   more than 100 volcanoes.