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Plate 11 Volcano tourists at the summit of Mt Aso on the Japanese island of Kyushu are using the crater on
the left as a backdrop for pictures of friends and family. Despite being classed as an active and potentially
dangerous volcano Mt Aso is a very popular destination for visitors and residents of the region. Photo
courtesy of Patricia Erfurt-Cooper

Plate 12 Mt Sakurajima is located in the south of the Japanese island of Kyushu, opposite the city of
Kagoshima and often erupts ‘while you wait’ (Chapter 9). The full moon gives the scenery a special appeal.
Sakurajima Island’s population numbers approximately 7000 people and has a ring road with access to a
volcano information centre and several volcano viewing areas. Photo courtesy of Patricia Erfurt-Cooper

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