2.8 magnitude earthquake reported under Japan’s Mt. Fuji volcano

June 24, 2012 – Japan – A 2.8 magnitude earthquake was reported under the Mt. Fuji volcano on the 24^th of June. Mt. Fuji last erupted in 1707, but the volcano began showing signs of growing unrest this year – indication it is waking up from its long slumber as we reported. On June 20, 2012, a rare anvil or hat-shaped cloud appeared near Mount Fuji after a strong typhoon swept through Japan. The cloud, called “tsurushi-gumo,” or hanging cloud, was seen on Wednesday morning. The phenomenon occurs when winds around Mount Fuji become strong, or after tropical storms. But experts say such clouds rarely appear at this time of the year. The cloud disappeared after about 30 minutes when the sky became overcast. –Wish – Fukushima Diary

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