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Hiuchi Volcano - John Seach
Honshu, Japan
36.95 N, 139.28 E
summit elevation 2346 m
stratovolcano
Hiuchi Volcano is located in Niggata Prefecture, 140 km NNW of Tokyo. It is in Nikko National park, one of the most scenic regions of Japan.
Lake Ozenuma is a popular hiking destination in the park.
The youngest volcanic feature at Hiuchi is the Miike lava dome, 300 m south of the Manaitagura peak. Hiuchi Volcano has erupted 17 x 1012 kg of magma since its birth, 350,000 years ago.
Hiuchi Volcano Eruptions
Eruption of Hiuchi volcano in 1544.