* Dangerous nuclear threat to the nation after tsunami & earthquake

Volcano in southern Japan was spewing fire and ash on Sunday. The country's weather agency said, after a massive earthquake that triggered a destructive tsunami. The ash and rock eruptions from the Shimoedake volcano were sent four kilometres high. It was unclear whether the eruption was related to Friday's earthquake.

The 1,421-metre high volcano has been active again since January after being dormant for more than 50 years. In February, the authorities advised residents in the vicinity of the volcano to leave, but there had been no activity since the beginning of March.

Published Date : Monday, 14/3/2011 4:48 PM IST