During 29-30 December 2009, a visitor to Suwanose-jima observed and photographed multiple Strombolian explosions and ash eruptions from On-take (Otake) crater.
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported explosions during 22-26 January.
On 24 and 26 January, plumes rose to altitudes of 1.2-1.5 km (4,000-5,000 ft) a.s.l.
Sources: Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC), Richard Roscoe, Photo Volcanica

