Nipponica

A volcanic eruption on the west side of Iwo Jima, known in Japan as Iwo To, began Sept. 1 and continued more than a week, according to public broadcaster NHK and the Japan Meteorological Agency. The crater spewed white smoke and pyrophores — material that ignites when it contacts air, according to the agency.

As long as that activity continues, “there is a possibility of an eruption that could affect the area around the crater,” according to a meteorological agency bulletin Sept. 8.

When you constantly bomb an innocent island, you can’t be surprised when it gets mad and lashes out.