The mountain made famous by James Bond in 1967, as an extinct peak for him and his half-naked girlfriend to spy on the hideout of badboy Spectre, spectacularly burst into life it was reported on 2 February. Featured in the film You Only Live Twice, Mt. Shinmoe had its biggest eruption in 52 years, spewing ash and rocks over towns in Kyushu and causing dozens of flights to be cancelled.
“Extinct” 007 Volcano Erupts
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