On the left, we can only wonder at the fate of these climbers who took video of a lethal wave of acrid smoke and dust rolling down on them as Mt. Ontake, Japan’s second highest volcano, suddenly erupted Saturday. It is quite chilling to watch as the video ends and not know their fate. At the right, spectacular video from a helicopter. So far, according to international agencies, 31 bodies have been found and it is feared more are gone in this sudden catastrophe. As many as 250 climbers were thought to be stranded on the peak.
