Adding to Japan's woes, a volcano in the southwestern portion of the country erupted on Sunday after nearly two weeks of relative silence. The eruption sent ash and rocks up to two and a half miles into the air.
It was not clear if the eruption was a result of the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the northern part of the country on Friday.
The 4,689-foot Shinmoedake volcano, located in the Kirishima range, had its first major eruption in 52 years in January. There hadn't been any major activity at the site since March 1.
A volcano warning has been issued at a level of three out of five, and authorities have restricted access to the entire mountain.
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