Taisetsuzan

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Country Japan
Volcanic Region Kuril Volcanic Arc
Landform | Volc Type Composite | Stratovolcano(es)
Last Known Eruption 1739 CE
Coordinates 43.664°N, 142.854°E
Elevation 2,291 m (7,516 ft)
Volcano Number 285060
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General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 5 confirmed eruptive periods.

1739 (in or after) Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Asahi-dake
1739 (in or after) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Asahi-dake

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
1958 Jul 21    - - - - Fatalities
1961 Jun 18    - - - - Fatalities

0550 BCE ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Asahi-dake, Ash-b tephra
0550 BCE ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at Asahi-dake, Ash-b tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Avalanche
   - - - -    - - - - Ash

1450 BCE ± 50 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Asahi-dake, As-B tephra
1450 BCE ± 50 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Asahi-dake, As-B tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Ash

2800 BCE ± 100 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Asahi-dake, As-A tephra
2800 BCE ± 100 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Asahi-dake, As-A tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Ash

3200 BCE ± 75 years Confirmed Eruption (Explosive / Effusive)  

Episode 1 | Eruption (Explosive / Effusive) Asahi-dake, Asahi Scoria deposit
3200 BCE ± 75 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Asahi-dake, Asahi Scoria deposit

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Ash

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 Taisetsuzan in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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