Volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea sparks Japan tsunami alert

"Avolcano erupted in Papua New Guinea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency affirms that the eruption can cause a tsunami off Japan's coast.

The Ulawun volcano, located on the Island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, erupted. Smoke from the volcano has ascended to a height of approximately 9.3 miles.....The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that the volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea might pose a risk to Japan. There's a potential danger of a tsunami expected to approach the country's shores." AP