Hiuchigatake

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Country Japan
Volcanic Region Northeast Japan Volcanic Arc
Landform | Volc Type Composite | Stratovolcano
Last Known Eruption 1544 CE
Coordinates 36.955°N, 139.285°E
Elevation 2,356 m (7,730 ft)
Volcano Number 283131
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General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 2 confirmed eruptive periods.

1544 Jul 28 Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Miike-dake lava dome
1544 Jul 28 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Miike-dake lava dome

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Tephra
   - - - -    - - - - Lahar or Mudflow
1544 Jul 28    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

6050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Akanagure lava dome
6050 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Akanagure lava dome

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice

Synonyms and Subfeatures

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Hiuchigatake in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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