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On Saturday, Japan's Mount Ontake volcano erupted without warning, surprising several hundred nearby hikers. Plumes of volcanic gas and ash overtook the fleeing hikers and buried nearby lodges and outbuildings. Though most of the people on Mount Ontake that day were able to escape.
Japan sits at the junction of four tectonic plates on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire and is home to scores of active volcanoes. Japan suffered its deadliest eruption in September 2014 when Mount Ontake, located in central Nagano prefecture, erupted unexpectedly; 63 people were killed. Advice Individuals present in Japan are advised to monitor the situation and follow any instructions issued by the local authorities (e.g. possible evacuation orders).