This contemporary painting depicts the 1783 eruption, one of the largest historical eruptions of Asama. It began with moderate explosions on May 9 and in late June and mid July. Activity intensified beginning July 25, and the culminating stage took place August 3-5. On August 4 and 5, the Agatsuma and Kambara pyroclastic flows swept the north flank, the latter destroying several villages, and along with associated lahars, caused 1377 fatalities. Emplacement of the Onioshidashi lava flow on the north flank concluded the eruption.

Painting by Kenichi Maruyama (from the collection of Maurice and Katia Krafft).

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Galleries: Volcano Art

Keywords: artwork

Asamayama