The Sakurajima Volcano in Japan’s Kagoshima province erupted, sending smoke and volcanic ash 4,500 meters into the sky. Pilots from J-AIR captured this dramatic scene from the cockpit of a passenger plane preparing to land at Kagoshima Airport on July 14. The company confirmed that the pilots, trained to handle volcanic ash, adjusted their route and completed the flight safely. The images, shared on social media, garnered significant attention from nature enthusiasts.