Mount Io: Japan volcano erupts for first time in 250 years

Mount Io: Japan volcano erupts for first time in 250 years : A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years, blasting clouds of smoke and rocks into the sky. Authorities have established a no-go zone around Mount Io, a 1,298m (4,258ft) high volcano on the island of Kyushu which last erupted in 1768. Explosions briefly subsided on Friday, but officials cautioned residents in nearby towns against falling volcanic rocks and ash.